Hack/page/2 news and trends

Phishing Threats Prompt Call for Wider Adoption of Passkeys

November 07, 2025
Report: Disney Data Leaked After Hack of Its Slack System
Cybersecurity // July 15, 2024

Disney has reportedly suffered a hack of its Slack system, with data from thousands of the channels of the company’s workplace collaboration system being leaked online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

SEC Says ‘SIM Swap’ Attack Enabled Takeover of X Account 
Security & Fraud // January 22, 2024

The Jan. 9 hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) account on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) was apparently the result of a “SIM swap” attack.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Crypto Wallet Firm Ledger Reports Security Breach 
Cryptocurrency // December 14, 2023

Crypto wallet firm Ledger experienced a security breach on Thursday (Dec. 14) in which hackers managed to steal $484,000.  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...

Crypto Market Exactly Protocol Targeted in $12 Million Hack
Cryptocurrency // August 18, 2023

Crypto lender Exactly Protocol has suffered a hack, reportedly resulting in the loss of as much as $12 million. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
2019: A Banner Year (And Bumper Data Crop) For Hackers

December 31, 2019
It’s the list no one likes to be on. 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 form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

What QSRs Can Learn From The 7-Eleven Japan Hack

July 29, 2019
It’s pretty much a given these days that – more or less – a business is nothing without a robust mobile experience when it comes to commerce, payments and customer...

How ‘Dynamic Friction’ Could Be Online Fraud’s Kryptonite

February 12, 2019
Do you want to gain a step on fraudsters? Do you want to beat them while also making it as seamless as possible for legitimate consumers to buy from your...

Wells’ Woes, Stripe’s Acquisition And North Korea’s New Hacking Groove

July 31, 2017
Most of the drama this week was in Washington. The healthcare debate turned into something that was one aria short of a full-blown opera, and the entering communications director brought...

Quick Reads
Phishing Threats Prompt Call for Wider Adoption of Passkeys

November 07, 2025
The recent hack of Salesforce should prompt Gmail users to shift from passwords to passkeys, according to a report by Inc. posted by sister publication Fast Company. 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 […]

Report: Disney Data Leaked After Hack of Its Slack System

July 15, 2024
Disney has reportedly suffered a hack of its Slack system, with data from thousands of the channels of the company’s workplace collaboration system being leaked online. Get the Full Story...

SEC Says ‘SIM Swap’ Attack Enabled Takeover of X Account 

January 22, 2024
The Jan. 9 hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) account on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) was apparently the result of a “SIM swap” attack.  Get...

Crypto Wallet Firm Ledger Reports Security Breach 

December 14, 2023
Crypto wallet firm Ledger experienced a security breach on Thursday (Dec. 14) in which hackers managed to steal $484,000.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...