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Hacker Attack Exploits Security Hole In Token Exchange
September 18, 2018

A cyberattack on what’s been described as a “decentralized” token exchange reportedly has led to a $58,000 theft and an illustration of a “shocking security vulnerability.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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North Korean Hackers Paid Using A Bitcoin Wallet
September 17, 2018

The alleged North Korean hacking of Sony, Bangladesh Banks and other targets stand as some of the most infamous cyberattacks yet experienced. And the recently unsealed criminal complaint against the accused perpetrator offers some clues about the payments flow related to those felonies. Get the...

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Google Weeds Out Tech Support Scam Artists
September 04, 2018

Google is trying to stop scammers who advertise fake technical support on its platform. 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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Home Buyers, Tricked By Business Email Scams, Lose Six-Figure Sums
September 04, 2018

A scam targeting homeowners is leaving some without the downpayment for their closing on the day the loan is to be signed. 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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Mexican Banking Exec Still Worried About Cyberattacks
May 31, 2018

The immediate danger has passed – but the threat is still there. 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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Ransomware Attack Cost City Of Atlanta Over $2M
April 24, 2018

Last month, Atlanta’s city government was the victim of a ransomware attack that wound up costing it more than $2 million. 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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Former SunTrust Employee Tried To Steal Data On 1.5M Clients
April 20, 2018

SunTrust Banks has revealed that a former employee tried to download information on nearly 1.5 million clients and share it with a criminal third party. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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US And UK Blame Russia For NotPetya Virus
April 17, 2018

The United States and Britain have accused Russia of releasing a cyberattack that impacted computers around the world and could be used to launch offensive attacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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City Union Bank Says Hackers Transferred $2M
February 19, 2018

City Union Bank, the Indian bank, disclosed this past weekend that it was hacked — with bad guys transferring close to $2 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...