Security And Fraud news and trends

Financial Crimefighters NetGuardians and Intix Merge Into Vyntra
Security & Fraud // June 22, 2025

Financial crime prevention firm NetGuardians has merged with transaction data analytics provider Intix. 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....

Singapore Considers Caning as Scams Jump 70%
Security & Fraud // May 26, 2025

How bad has Singapore’s scamming problem gotten? Authorities are considering corporal punishment for offenders. 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...

UK Investment Association Warns of Rise in ‘Cloning Scams’
Cybersecurity // May 18, 2025

A British investment group is warning consumers about the proliferation of “cloning scams.” 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....

Binance and Kraken Reportedly Fend Off Social Engineering Hack
Cryptocurrency // May 18, 2025

Binance and Kraken were reportedly targeted in a social engineering 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Interviews & Exclusives
Nearly 9 in 10 Job Posting Scams Impersonate Trusted Company Brands

May 12, 2025
In a financial landscape marked by sophisticated threats, a new report highlights how malicious actors are adopting highly personalized strategies, mirroring legitimate business practices, to exploit specific vulnerabilities across generational lines. Scammers are drawing from the toolkits of legitimate businesses, personalizing their offerings and customizing how they contact and convince victims to engage. Get the […]

42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud

April 18, 2025
As fraudsters leverage sophisticated tactics, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity manipulation, the FinTech sector finds itself in the crosshairs of an escalating battle against financial crime. This threat landscape is...

Acquirers Step Up Battle Against Fraud With GenAI, Biometrics Push

April 14, 2025
For merchants seeking to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience to their consumers, fraud remains a persistent concern. And while they look to acquirers to offer up the payment innovations that...

37% of Consumers Highly Concerned About Credit Card Fraud

April 09, 2025
A recent report, “Consumer Credit Economy: Credit Card Fraud,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and i2c, reveals a substantial level of consumer concern surrounding this issue. Get the Full Story...

Quick Reads
ValidiFI Powers Velera’s Bank Account Validation for Credit Unions

June 26, 2025
ValidiFI’s instant bank account validation solution, vAccount, is powering a new bank account validation function that credit union service organization Velera offers its clients. 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 […]

Financial Crimefighters NetGuardians and Intix Merge Into Vyntra

June 22, 2025
Financial crime prevention firm NetGuardians has merged with transaction data analytics provider Intix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Singapore Considers Caning as Scams Jump 70%

May 26, 2025
How bad has Singapore’s scamming problem gotten? Authorities are considering corporal punishment for offenders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

UK Investment Association Warns of Rise in ‘Cloning Scams’

May 18, 2025
A British investment group is warning consumers about the proliferation of “cloning scams.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...