Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
US Sanctions Chinese Government Contractor Employing Flax Typhoon Hackers
January 03, 2025

The United States imposed sanctions on Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group, which is a People’s Republic of China (PRC) government contractor, saying the company was involved in malicious botnet operations targeting U.S. victims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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90% of Cyberattacks Originate With Phishing Emails
January 02, 2025

Phishing scams targeting corporate executives are reportedly increasing thanks to AI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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55% of Companies Have Implemented AI-Powered Cybersecurity
January 02, 2025

The share of chief operating officers (COOs) who report that their companies have implemented artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automated cybersecurity management systems has increased threefold since earlier this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Treasury Department Workstations Breached by Hackers via Third-Party Vendor
December 30, 2024

Treasury Department workstations were breached by China-backed hackers who then stole unclassified documents, according to multiple media reports posted Monday (Dec. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Report: Bank Employees Help Scammers Dig Into Customer Data
December 30, 2024

Low-level bank employees are selling customer information to scammers, exposing a weakness in financial institutions’ risk protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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What 2024’s Worst Cyberattacks Say About Security in 2025
December 27, 2024

Cybersecurity took center stage in 2024 as some of the most sophisticated and damaging attacks in history underscored the vulnerabilities of an increasingly digital operating landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Digital IDs and Financial Services Collaboration Strengthen Proactive Fraud Prevention
December 26, 2024

As payments become faster, fraudsters hide behind anonymity or concoct identities that seem legitimate, and then scam banks, merchants and individuals out of their money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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FTC Finalizes Order Requiring Marriott to Improve Data Security
December 20, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive information security program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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ValidiFI: Cross-Referencing Identity Elements Helps Spot Fraud Risk
December 19, 2024

Consumers who initially appear low risk based on basic bank account validation may be revealed to be fraudsters when analyzed with additional signals and insights, ValidiFI found in a report released Thursday (Dec. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...