Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Cyberattackers Turn to YouTube Comments to Hide Malware
January 14, 2025

Cyberattackers are reportedly using Google and YouTube search results to target people seeking pirated/cracked software. 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: Chinese Hacking Group Silk Typhoon Behind Treasury Department Breach
January 10, 2025

Chinese hacking group Silk Typhoon is reportedly believed to have been behind the December hack of the U.S. Treasury Department. 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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AT&T to Offer Bill Credits After Widespread Outages
January 08, 2025

AT&T will begin offering customers bill credits for network outages. 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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‘Cyber Trust Mark’ Program for Smart Devices Set to Go Live
January 07, 2025

The United States government is launching its cybersecurity labeling program for consumer internet-connected devices. 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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McAfee Debuts AI-Powered Scam Detector Tool
January 06, 2025

McAfee debuted a tool to combat the rising tide of text, email and video scams. 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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Merchants Beef Up KYB as FinCEN Plays Hardball on Beneficial Ownership Rules
January 06, 2025

The challenge for banks and supply chains of doing business online comes at the point of onboarding — the moment a relationship with an enterprise, particularly a small business, is struck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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CrowdStrike Claws Back $30 Billion Lost to Mass Tech Outage
January 05, 2025

CrowdStrike’s CEO says the company has turned last year’s crisis into an opportunity. 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 Sanctions Chinese Government Contractor Employing Flax Typhoon Hackers
January 03, 2025

The United States imposed sanctions on Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group, which is a People’s Republic of China (PRC) government contractor, saying the company was involved in malicious botnet operations targeting U.S. victims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Fraud Prevention
90% of Cyberattacks Originate With Phishing Emails
January 02, 2025

Phishing scams targeting corporate executives are reportedly increasing thanks to AI. 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...