Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Ransomware Attack Targets Supply Chain Management Software Provider Blue Yonder
November 25, 2024

Supply chain management software provider Blue Yonder has reportedly been hit by a ransomware attack that affected customers like Starbucks and U.K. grocery chain Morrisons. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Cybersecurity
The True Cost of Fraud Goes Well Beyond Dollars Lost
November 25, 2024

The impact of fraud on a business can be swift and severe. 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...

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Social Engineering Scams Prove Costly to Consumers and Bank Bottom Lines
November 22, 2024

With financial institutions (FIs) fortifying their defenses and evolving their strategies against digital payment fraud, criminals are turning to a new weak spot: the customers themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Fraud Prevention
Report: Financial Scams Drive 122% Increase in Fraud Losses by US Banks
November 22, 2024

Transactions have moved more digital, changing the fraud landscape. Financial institutions (FIs) have made real progress in holding off fraudsters attempting to exploit the digital shift. Our multiyear analysis finds that fraud related to more routine digital payments has decreased markedly over the last three...

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Federal Reserve Bars CEO Convicted of Embezzlement From Banking Industry
November 21, 2024

The Federal Reserve Board said Thursday (Nov. 21) that it prohibited Shan Hanes, a former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank who was convicted of embezzlement, from future participation in the banking industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network
November 20, 2024

Fraud prevention firm BioCatch launched what it called “the world’s first interbank, behavior-based, financial crime intelligence-sharing network.” 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...

Fraud Prevention
Founder Interview: Behavioral Analytics Makes the ROI Case for Banks’ Scam-Fighting Efforts
November 20, 2024

The fraudsters come in droves, inundating would-be victims across all manner of attack vectors, from phishing scams to bots. And in the process there’s a significant amount of information being thrown at banks and consumers across digital channels, said David Excell, founder of Featurespace, in...

Cybersecurity
QR Codes Now Take 20% of All Online Scams
November 17, 2024

As digital scams continue to evolve, QR codes have emerged as a new gateway for cybercrime, often leading unsuspecting victims into dangerous traps. Known as “quishing,” these scams involve fraudsters tricking individuals into scanning fake QR codes, which then redirect them to fraudulent websites or...

Cybersecurity
T-Mobile Network Reportedly Breached in Chinese Hacking Campaign
November 17, 2024

T-Mobile was reportedly hacked in a recent cyberespionage attack on American and international telecommunications companies. 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,...