Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Early Warning Says a Little ‘Healthy Friction’ Goes a Long Way in Fight Against Fraud
March 24, 2022

Romance scams. Puppy scams. Peer-to-peer (P2P) 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 agree...

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Okta Latest Target of Hacker Group Lapsus$
March 23, 2022

Digital authentication company Okta Inc. said it could have been affected by a security breach carried out by the hacker group Lapsus$. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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5 Takeaways on Pandemic Fraud From the FBI 2021 Internet Crimes Report
March 23, 2022

SIM swaps, employment schemes, business email compromise, tech support fakes, auction fraud, romance scams — fraud comes in many forms, and 2021 was a banner year for it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Microsoft: Lapsus$ Hackers Pilfered Source Code
March 23, 2022

The hacker gang known as Lapsus$ breached Microsoft’s systems and pilfered the software giant’s source code for the Bing search engine and Cortana voice assistant, according to a blog post late Tuesday (March 22) by Microsoft Security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Agency Warns of Increased Cyberattacks on Healthcare Targets
March 22, 2022

Cyber warriors in healthcare are on high alert as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks 2022 as a year of increased threat following a record number of healthcare cyberattacks last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Biden: Russia Hatching Private Sector Cyber Attacks
March 22, 2022

President Joe Biden issued an urgent warning that Russian cyberattacks on the private sector are coming and advised business leaders to immediately step up their digital defenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Voice, Device Biometrics Key to Improving Call Center Security, Overall Experience
March 22, 2022

Even in the digital age, the phone is the key conduit for interactions between customers and corporations. 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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Hacker Manipulates a Smart Contract on Li Finance; Takes $600K
March 21, 2022

The Li Finance swap aggregator experienced a smart contract attack which led to around $600,000 lost from 29 users’ wallets, a report said. 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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AI Analytics Play Larger Role in Corporate Battles Against Cybercriminals
March 21, 2022

Despite the headlines about the continued geopolitical turmoil, the risk of cyberattack isn’t exactly new. Denial-of-service attacks and ransomware are never far from mind. Data exfiltration — where consumer information is taken from inside a firm (sometimes by corporate insiders) — is a worry, too....