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AT&T Breach Demands Vigilance as Fraudsters Leverage ID Data, Says Intellicheck’s Lewis

April 02, 2024
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Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks
Security & Fraud // August 22, 2023

Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is reportedly becoming a favored tool for criminals engaged in imposter scams, posing a significant threat to individuals and the banking industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Blackbird.AI Raises $20 Million to Fight Market Manipulation
Security & Fraud // June 15, 2023

Blackbird.AI, a narrative and risk intelligence firm driven by artificial intelligence (AI), has secured $20 million in Series B funding to ramp up its sales and marketing efforts, extend its offering to more customers and raise awareness around disinformation in key industries. Get the Full...

Today in Crypto: DOJ Seizes $34M in Crypto From S. Fla. Dark Web Dealer; Will...
Cryptocurrency // April 05, 2022

U.S. federal prosecutors in the southern district of Florida have seized around $34 million in cryptocurrency tied to illegal dark web activity, a press release said Tuesday (April 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Hardening Merchants’ Digital Defenses Against Incursions From The Dark Web
Security & Fraud // May 14, 2021

A great description of the criminal craze in credential stuffing is found in PYMNTS’ May 2021 edition of the Digital Fraud Tracker®, done in collaboration with and supported by PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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AT&T Breach Demands Vigilance as Fraudsters Leverage ID Data, Says Intellicheck’s Lewis

April 02, 2024
The fallout from the massive data breach at AT&T — where information tied to 73 million current and former account holders was leaked — has yet to be felt. 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 […]

Slice Keeps Fraudsters From Getting A Piece Of The Data Pie

May 12, 2021
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Marriott Breach: Why The Worst May Be Yet To Come

December 04, 2018
Let’s try this a different way, if only to make a vital point with insincerity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Could The Future Of Fighting Fraud On The ‘Dark Web’ Actually Be Bright?

November 23, 2018
Keeping yourself protected from criminals can often seem a daunting task. Even the most eagled-eyed person — for instance, a veteran tourist in a crowded plaza thick with professional pickpocket artists...

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Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks

August 22, 2023
Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is reportedly becoming a favored tool for criminals engaged in imposter scams, posing a significant threat to individuals and the banking industry. 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 […]

Blackbird.AI Raises $20 Million to Fight Market Manipulation

June 15, 2023
Blackbird.AI, a narrative and risk intelligence firm driven by artificial intelligence (AI), has secured $20 million in Series B funding to ramp up its sales and marketing efforts, extend its...

Today in Crypto: DOJ Seizes $34M in Crypto From S. Fla. Dark Web Dealer; Will...

April 05, 2022
U.S. federal prosecutors in the southern district of Florida have seized around $34 million in cryptocurrency tied to illegal dark web activity, a press release said Tuesday (April 5). Get...

Purported COVID-19 Vaccines Hit Dark Web

December 18, 2020
Criminals seeking to exploit unmet demand for the COVID-19 vaccine are selling doses – many presumably fake – on the “dark web,” the portion of the internet dominated by merchants...