Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Bank of America: Cybercrime Could Be ‘World’s Third-Largest Economy’
October 10, 2024

The cost of cyberattacks is reportedly growing alongside the increases in digitization and artificial intelligence (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,...

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FTC Refunds $449K to Victims of Extended Warranty Scam
October 10, 2024

The FTC is refunding $449,000 to victims of a telemarketing scam involving extended automobile warranties. 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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Fidelity Investments Discloses Data Breach Affecting 77,099 Customers
October 10, 2024

Fidelity Investments has disclosed a data breach that affected 77,099 customers. 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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Mastercard CPO Calls for ‘Rethink’ of Payments Technology With Tokenization
October 10, 2024

Among the meteoric rise of payments innovation, tokenization’s widening adoption has been among the most notable. 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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FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches
October 09, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive security program. 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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Federal Agencies Warn Businesses and Consumers About Hurricane-Related Scams
October 09, 2024

With another major hurricane on the way, three federal agencies are warning companies not to take advantage of these natural disasters and cautioning consumers to watch out for the scams that often accompany these events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees
October 09, 2024

OpenAI says hackers connected to the Chinese government attempted a phishing attack on its employees. 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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Government Agencies Investigating Whether Chinese Hackers Targeted US Telecommunications Firms
October 07, 2024

The National Security Agency (NSA), other government agencies and some companies have reportedly begun investigating the possibility that Chinese hackers have targeted American telecommunications companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Fraud Prevention
SE Asia-Based Scam Groups Raked in $37 Billion in 2023
October 07, 2024

Scammers based in Southeast Asia took in up to $37 billion in 2023. 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....