Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
OFAC Sanctions Parties Involved in Compromise of 81,000 Firewalls
December 10, 2024

The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned a China-based cybersecurity company and one of its employees, saying they played a role in an April 2020 compromise of about 81,000 firewalls owned by thousands of businesses worldwide. Get the Full...

Cybersecurity
Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges
December 10, 2024

A wave of funding rounds over the past several months is giving challenger banks fresh financial firepower to position themselves as alternatives to traditional banks, mainstays of financial services that have been around for decades — even centuries. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Cybersecurity
How Data-Sharing Consortium Approaches Are Beating Back Bank Fraud
December 10, 2024

When it comes to fraud prevention, sharing is caring for financial institutions. 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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Scam-Related Fraud Jumped 56% in 2024, Surpassing Digital Payment Crimes
December 10, 2024

As digital transactions play a role in the financial landscape, financial institutions invest heavily in fraud prevention tools. 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...

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British Think Tank: Paying Whistleblowers Could Be ‘Pivotal’ in Preventing Fraud
December 08, 2024

A British defense/security think tank says the country should pay whistleblowers to prevent 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...

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BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
December 06, 2024

Technology begets opportunity, for both successful companies and fraudsters. 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,...

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FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
December 05, 2024

The FTC is sending almost $500,000 in payments to consumers it says were harmed by Vivint Smart Homes. 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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Socure’s Friendly Fraud Fighting Consortium Hits Data Collection ‘Milestone’
December 05, 2024

Socure says it has reached a milestone in its collaborative effort to combat “friendly 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...

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A Third of Consumers Have Been Victimized by Credit Card Fraud
December 05, 2024

Credit card fraud is a rising concern for American consumers, with nearly 1 in 3 reporting fraudulent charges in the past year. As incidents of fraud increase, so does consumer anxiety, with 37% of individuals expressing heightened worry. Get the Full Story Complete the form...