Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Federal Reserve Bars CEO Convicted of Embezzlement From Banking Industry
November 21, 2024

The Federal Reserve Board said Thursday (Nov. 21) that it prohibited Shan Hanes, a former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank who was convicted of embezzlement, from future participation in the banking industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Cybersecurity
BioCatch Unveils ‘Behavior-Based’ Financial Crime Intelligence Network
November 20, 2024

Fraud prevention firm BioCatch launched what it called “the world’s first interbank, behavior-based, financial crime intelligence-sharing network.” 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...

Fraud Prevention
Founder Interview: Behavioral Analytics Makes the ROI Case for Banks’ Scam-Fighting Efforts
November 20, 2024

The fraudsters come in droves, inundating would-be victims across all manner of attack vectors, from phishing scams to bots. And in the process there’s a significant amount of information being thrown at banks and consumers across digital channels, said David Excell, founder of Featurespace, in...

Cybersecurity
QR Codes Now Take 20% of All Online Scams
November 17, 2024

As digital scams continue to evolve, QR codes have emerged as a new gateway for cybercrime, often leading unsuspecting victims into dangerous traps. Known as “quishing,” these scams involve fraudsters tricking individuals into scanning fake QR codes, which then redirect them to fraudulent websites or...

Cybersecurity
T-Mobile Network Reportedly Breached in Chinese Hacking Campaign
November 17, 2024

T-Mobile was reportedly hacked in a recent cyberespionage attack on American and international telecommunications companies. 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,...

Fraud Prevention
Discover Global Network: Advanced Analytics Forges Proactive Approach to Battling Fraudsters
November 14, 2024

The fraudsters are getting ever bolder — and attacking businesses and financial institutions (FIs) at scale. Part of their secret to success is their ability to adapt. Which raises the question: How can the good guys adapt? Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Cybersecurity
Grocery Giant Ahold Delhaize’s Cyber Incident Signals Wider Digital Achilles’ Heel
November 13, 2024

Digital infrastructures now sit at the heart of almost every business operation. While this interconnectedness has introduced efficiencies, it has also created new vulnerabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Risk Management
CISO’s Role in Payments Starts With Risk Mitigation
November 12, 2024

Risk management has been a longstanding principle in payments and commerce. Identifying risks, and being able to avoid them, is key to accelerating growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Cybersecurity
Ahold Delhaize Reports Breach at Pharmacy and eCommerce
November 11, 2024

Grocery giant Ahold Delhaize said Friday (Nov. 8) that it detected a cybersecurity issue within its U.S. network and that some Ahold Delhaize USA brands and services were affected when the company took some systems offline to help protect them. Get the Full Story Complete the...