Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
MGM Hackers Reportedly Targeting Banks and Insurers
May 08, 2024

Last year, a group called Scattered Spider pulled off a massive hack targeting casinos. 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...

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New SDNY Cases Show Continued Insider Fraud Threat
May 06, 2024

Since biblical times, the greatest threats have often come from inside one’s own organization. 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...

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New UK Law Spotlights Weak Security Features in Smart Devices
May 02, 2024

Cybercriminals exploit various avenues to target consumers, with one particularly vulnerable point being bad default passwords. 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...

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US Firms Are Main Targets for Cyberattacks, Intelligence Chief Tells Senate
May 02, 2024

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress Thursday (May 2) that there has been an alarming increase in cyberattacks worldwide. 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...

Fraud Prevention
Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
May 02, 2024

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Complaints of Fraud Targeting Older Americans Rose 14% in 2023
May 01, 2024

Fraud targeting older Americans’ money or cryptocurrency increased by double-digit percentages in 2023. 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....

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Consumers Demand Anti-Fraud Tools From eCommerce Merchants
May 01, 2024

As scammers and fraudsters become more sophisticated, shoppers are demanding more effective prevention tools from their eCommerce merchants. 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...

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UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
May 01, 2024

UnitedHealth’s CEO said the company is still investigating a security failure behind a massive cyberattack. 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,...

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Mastercard: ‘Movies’ Not ‘Snapshots’ of Consumer Behavior Help Banks Counter Scams
May 01, 2024

Scams, regrettably, are a feature — not a bug — of modern, digital payments and commerce.  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...