Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
UK Publishes Draft Legislation to Combat Authorized Push Payment Fraud
March 12, 2024

The government of the United Kingdom has published draft legislation that would allow payment service providers (PSPs) to delay outbound payments processing by up to four business days when they suspect fraud.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Eye Security Raises $39 Million Led by JPMorgan as EU Ransomware Attacks Jump
March 10, 2024

Dutch cybersecurity firm Eye Security has reportedly raised $39 million to expand throughout Europe. 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...

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UnitedHealth Cyberattack Could Hurt Hospitals’ Credit
March 10, 2024

American healthcare providers may see their credit hurt following the recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth. 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....

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eCommerce Merchants Fail to Connect Failed Payments and Fraud
March 08, 2024

Despite the many fraudsters on the prowl seeking to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find in the payments ecosystem, only about one-third of eCommerce merchants connect the dots between failed payments and potential fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Strong Authentication Fosters Trust Among Open Banking Users
March 07, 2024

The payments journey, and landscape, is an ever evolving one, but one thing is certain: fraudsters will try to exploit any vulnerability they can to access money and data that isn’t theirs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Fraudsters Exploit Cloud Access Points to Orchestrate Sophisticated Attacks
March 06, 2024

Recent data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shows that U.S. fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023, indicating that the risk of cybercrime has soared to unprecedented heights. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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New Data: Security Concerns Overshadow Convenience in ‘Everyday App’ Debate
March 06, 2024

More consumers than ever now rely on mobile apps to manage their daily chores. 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...

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Amazon Deploys Technology, Education to Combat Impersonation Fraud
March 05, 2024

Amazon is using several tactics to combat impersonation fraud. 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...

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Report: Hackers Claim UnitedHealth Group Paid $22 Million in Ransomware Attack
March 05, 2024

A post on an online forum popular with cybercriminals reportedly claimed that UnitedHealth Group paid $22 million to the Blackcat ransomware group to recover compromised data and systems of its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...