These days, data is big business. It makes sense then, that ransomware attacks in which data is stolen or encrypted is a big modern category of crime. In fact, the ransomware threat is so significant that Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said...
India’s central bank is demanding that the digital payments firm MobiKwik have an external audit conducted regarding allegations that a hacker stole data from its 110 million users, Reuters reported on Thursday (April 1), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will make stopping ransomware attacks a priority in the new administration, Reuters reported. His focus on that subject shows the increasing need to meet the threat of data-scrambling software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
MobiKwik, the Indian payments firm, will get an independent audit after a reported breach that could’ve compromised the data of millions of users, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
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Scammers stealing from government-funded pandemic relief programs have found a new trick — opening accounts with at least four online investment platforms, CNBC reported Monday (March 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Criminals in Great Britain are exploiting people’s COVID-19-related anxiety to carry out an increasing number of online and technology-aided scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
As COVID-19 stimulus funds continue hitting bank accounts and mailboxes, a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report is alerting people to beware of pandemic-related scams, which have so far cost taxpayers about $382 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
The fraudsters have found a quick fix with quick services — restaurants, that is. The enduring and increasing popularity of mobile order-ahead (MOA) apps has attracted some decidedly unwanted customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
