Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on Federal Workers Double Following Shutdown
October 26, 2025

The U.S. government shutdown has reportedly weakened the nation’s cyberdefenses. 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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Phony AI-Created Receipts Become Real Problem for Businesses
October 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reportedly helping employees scam their bosses with phony expenses receipts. 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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Authorized Push Payment Fraud Losses in UK Rise 12%
October 24, 2025

Authorized push payment (APP) fraud drove an increase in losses to payment fraud and scams in the first half of the year in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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This Week in Stablecoins: Winning a Seat at the Banking Table
October 24, 2025

Stablecoins are arguably giving cryptocurrency mainstream legitimacy. 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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The $95B Wake-Up Call: ‘Good Enough’ Digital Identity Is Costing Firms Growth
October 23, 2025

In an era where artificial intelligence-driven bots and digital agents are rewriting the rules of commerce, many companies still believe their identity verification systems are “good enough.” They aren’t. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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NYDFS Issues Guidance on 3rd Party Cybersecurity Risks
October 21, 2025

New York’s financial watchdog has issued new guidance on cybersecurity risks connected to third-party service providers. 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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Gift Cards Provide ‘Perfect Exit’ for Criminal Syndicates
October 19, 2025

Gift cards are reportedly central to billion-dollar Chinese organized crime operations.  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...

Fraud Prevention
Romance Fraud Reports Increase 9% in UK
October 17, 2025

Payment service providers and online platforms have roles to play in combating romance fraud, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority said Friday (Oct. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Visa DPS Finds Top Issuers Fight Fraud to Win Customers
October 17, 2025

Fraud prevention has long been a defensive strategy for card issuers, but top-performing issuers are treating it as an offensive one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...