Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
Businesses Move Fraud Checks Ahead of Payments
September 24, 2026

A payment request can look perfectly ordinary until someone checks the bank account. By then, the finance team may be one click away from sending money to a fraudster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Hacked FBI Data Exposes Sensitive Details on Employees
September 23, 2026

A trove of data allegedly stolen from the FBI includes detailed information about employees working on sensitive intelligence, counterespionage and security operations, Reuters reported Wednesday (Sept. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Cyera Raises $400 Million as Customers Push for AI Cyber Defense
September 23, 2026

Cyera is reportedly a now $12 billion company amid concerns about artificial intelligence (AI)-related cyberthreats. 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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Digital Wallets Bring New Rules for Consumer Protection
September 21, 2026

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Citi CEO Says Companies Scrambling to Launch AI Cyber Defenses
September 20, 2026

Citigroup’s CEO says artificial intelligence-related security concerns have led to a wave of cyber defense fixes in the business world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Scammers Use Outdated Payment Tech to Steal Government Benefits
September 20, 2026

Decades-old payment technology is reportedly helping scammers steal hundreds of millions of dollars from the welfare system. 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...

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White House Considers Government-Led Cybersecurity Incubator
September 17, 2026

President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering a plan to launch a government-led cybersecurity research incubator. 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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House Passes Bill to Give Local Police More Tools Against Elder Financial Fraud
September 17, 2026

The House approved legislation Tuesday (Sept. 15) aimed at giving state and local law enforcement more resources to investigate sophisticated financial scams targeting older consumers in the United States. Among the primary targets of the measure are so-called pig butchering schemes based on cryptocurrency. Get...

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Port of LA Fended Off 120 Million Cyberattacks in August
September 17, 2026

The Port of Los Angeles reportedly blocked more than 120 million cyberattacks during August. 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....