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FBI Agent Says Cargo Theft Is Now ‘Primarily Cyber-Enabled’
Security & Fraud // November 25, 2025

Cargo theft is now “primarily cyber-enabled,” an FBI agent said in a Tuesday (Nov. 25) Wall Street Journal report. 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...

US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes
Cryptocurrency // June 18, 2025

The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft and laundering of funds from victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

FBI: US Ransomware Attacks Up 9%, Crypto Fraud up 66%
Cybersecurity // April 24, 2025

Ransomware remains the top threat to American infrastructure, with complaints in 2024 rising 9% above 2023’s total, the FBI said Wednesday (April 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

GenAI Fuels New Wave of Sophisticated Financial Fraud
Fraud Prevention // April 16, 2025

Fraud is getting more sophisticated, thanks to artificial intelligence (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 this...

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GenAI Fuels New Wave of Sophisticated Financial Fraud

April 16, 2025
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Decoding Cybersecurity: Understanding FedRAMP and ISO 27001 Standards

August 30, 2024
Contemporary businesses operate in an era marked by surging cyberthreats and data breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech

September 21, 2023
Where new technology and new payment preferences arise, the hackers and scammers are sure to follow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Report: FBI Says Online Cookies Hold Keys To Preventing Financial Crimes

July 06, 2021
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FBI Alerts Public to Fraudsters Posing as Bank Employees

November 25, 2025
The FBI’s Internet Crime Compliant Center is cautioning the public that cybercriminals are impersonating financial institutions to steal money or information from individuals, businesses and organizations. 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 […]

FBI Agent Says Cargo Theft Is Now ‘Primarily Cyber-Enabled’

November 25, 2025
Cargo theft is now “primarily cyber-enabled,” an FBI agent said in a Tuesday (Nov. 25) Wall Street Journal report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes

June 18, 2025
The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft and laundering of funds from...

FBI: US Ransomware Attacks Up 9%, Crypto Fraud up 66%

April 24, 2025
Ransomware remains the top threat to American infrastructure, with complaints in 2024 rising 9% above 2023’s total, the FBI said Wednesday (April 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form...