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Group Hits 3 Universities, Demands Bitcoin Payments
June 04, 2020

Three U.S. universities have been the victims of ransomware attacks in the past week, according to Cointelegraph. 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...

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State-Backed Hackers Playing On COVID-19 Fears, US And UK Warn
April 08, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to roil the U.S. and the U.K., a wave of new cyberattacks appears to be taking advantage of the situation in both countries, according to a Reuters report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Hackers Hit Cybersecurity Insurance Co Chubb
March 26, 2020

Cybersecurity insurance company Chubb, which provides aid to companies affected by data breaches, has been hit by one itself, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Magecart Hackers Hit NutriBullet Website Multiple Times
March 18, 2020

Hackers identified as being part of Magecart Group 8 attacked NutriBullet’s website multiple times during the last few months, according to new RiskIQ research released on Wednesday (March 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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T-Mobile Hacked, User Data Stolen
March 05, 2020

Telecom giant T-Mobile suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of employees and customers to unknown hackers, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Online Porn Pays Off For Fraudsters
April 11, 2019

Like it or not, pornography — among the most ancient human creative endeavors — is a central player in the digital world we inhabit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Experts Say Equifax Data Breach Was A Spy Job
February 14, 2019

Remember all that stolen Equifax data? Remember how all those names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers and other information were stolen in September of 2017 – the information of some 143 million people – in what still stands as the one...

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Red Envelopes, Fortnite And The Rise Of Micro Money Laundering
February 08, 2019

One of the main differences between a successful criminal and a wanna-be is that the smart one knows how to hide (often in plain sight), and use methods that often seem more mundane than dramatic — despite what Hollywood has trained us to believe over the...

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How An HSBC Teller Stopped A $500 Million Bank Heist
October 04, 2018

What did you do for your employer and/or coworkers today? 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...