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Cybersecurity
UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls
August 02, 2024

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) reported Thursday (Aug. 1) that it shut down a platform that was used to make 1.8 million scam calls to people in 107 countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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More Than Half of US Consumers Use P2P Apps to Send Money
August 02, 2024

Consumers are turning to peer-to-peer (P2P) apps like Venmo and Zelle for quick and easy money transfers. But while these services have become ubiquitous, concerns about fraud are casting a shadow over their growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Push Payments Fraud in UK Hit $433 Million in 2023
August 01, 2024

Push payments fraud in the U.K. increased in volume last year, while declining in value. 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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SEC: Founder of Social Platform IRL Defrauded Investors
August 01, 2024

In internet lingo, the abbreviation IRL means “in real life.” 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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Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
August 01, 2024

Effective cybersecurity programs are critical for today’s traditional industries, where IT spending is low and historically deprioritized relative to other initiatives. 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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8 in 10 Large Merchants Have Faced Cyber Attacks in Past Year
August 01, 2024

Merchants in the United States, particularly those handling international transactions, are grappling with increasing cybersecurity challenges. 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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Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
July 31, 2024

Fraudsters are drawn to compromised digital ecosystem like ants to a picnic. 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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France Suffers Attack on Broadband Services Amid Olympic Games
July 29, 2024

Amid a worldwide data breach surge, France is dealing with an older-school type of cyberattack. 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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Cyberattacks Present Shipping Industry’s Biggest Threat Since WWII
July 28, 2024

The shipping sector is reportedly facing a spike in cyberattacks tied to state-sponsored hackers. 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...