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Cybersecurity
Hackers: OpenAI’s Ties to Israel Led to ChatGPT Attack
November 09, 2023

A hacking group with reported ties to Russia has claimed credit for attacking ChatGPT. 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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Report: Russian-Speaking Hacking Group Breached 632,000 US Government Email Addresses
October 30, 2023

A Russian-speaking hacking group reportedly accessed the email addresses of about 632,000 U.S. federal employees at the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice. 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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Synthetic Data Gives Firms Real Results in Fighting Fraud
October 27, 2023

Imagine being able to train your defense systems on cyberattacks that haven’t even happened yet. 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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Experts Reconsider Banning Ransom Payments as Ransomware Attacks Surge
October 25, 2023

Ransomware attacks have surged this year, despite efforts to curb them. 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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Lloyd’s of London: Payments System Cyberattack Could Cost $3 Trillion
October 18, 2023

A report found that a major payment system cyberattack could cost $3 trillion. 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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US Government Urges Global Effort to Combat Ransomware Attacks
October 16, 2023

The U.S. government is taking a stand against the growing threat of ransomware attacks by urging other countries to commit to not making ransom payments to hackers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Internet Companies Successfully Defend Against Largest-Ever Denial-of-Service Attack
October 11, 2023

Internet companies Google, Amazon and Cloudflare have successfully defended against the largest-known denial-of-service attack on the internet, raising concerns about a new technique that could potentially cause widespread disruption. 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: 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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Data Encryption Proves Critical in Swaying US Consumers Not Yet Interested in Everyday Apps
September 19, 2023

In an increasingly digital world, a significant share of consumers are relying more and more on single-service apps for their routine financial and shopping needs. But as much as demand for a streamlined, all-in-one finance and shopping app is on the rise, the jury is...