Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
Combining Old and Newer Technologies Helps Banks Fight Rising Fraud
October 09, 2023

Fraud has surged at an unsettling pace in recent years, with young consumers and financially strained individuals being disproportionately targeted by bad actors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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FTC Says Social Media Most Common Contact Method for Scams
October 06, 2023

Reported losses from scams originating on social media have reached $2.7 billion since 2021. 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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Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Social Media’s Deepfake Problem
October 05, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can digitally create nearly everything and anything. 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...

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Report: Hacker Group Scattered Spider Behind Clorox Cybersecurity Breach
October 04, 2023

In recent months, a group of hackers known as “Scattered Spider” has been making headlines for their involvement in major cyberattacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Form3: AI and Risk Scoring Help Stop Push Payment Fraud ‘in Its Tracks’
October 03, 2023

With the Sibos 2023 financial services conference in the rearview mirror, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and blockchain in active discussion, and the FedNow® Service in the news, Form3 CEO Michael Mueller observed to Karen Webster: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Visa Teams With Expel to Tackle $10.5 Trillion Cybercrime Threat
October 02, 2023

Visa has teamed with security firm Expel to help customers guard themselves against cybercrime. 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...

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FTC Strengthens Cooperation With Latin American Partners to Fight Fraud
September 29, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has partnered with consumer protection authorities from four Latin American countries — Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru — to combat cross-border fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Report: Reddit’s Ad Personalization Policy Sparks Privacy Concerns
September 29, 2023

Reddit reportedly altered its privacy policy to improve ad performance. 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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Universities Tap Digital Tools to Overcome ‘Connected Campus’ Security Concerns
September 28, 2023

Automation is predicted to become the centerpiece of the campus of the future, transforming various aspects of university life. 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...