Security & Fraud

DOJ Recovers $500K in Healthcare Ransom Demanded by North Korean Hackers 
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DOJ Recovers $500K in Healthcare Ransom Demanded by North Korean Hackers 
July 21, 2022

Roughly a half-million dollars was seized on behalf of healthcare providers that reportedly paid ransom to North Korean hackers, the U.S Department of Justice said.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

AI Could Help FIs Fight Crime, Avoid Regulators 
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AI Could Help FIs Fight Crime, Avoid Regulators 
July 20, 2022

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), being behind the technology curve not only leaves banks more vulnerable to financial crimes, but the lag can also trigger some raised eyebrows from regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

FinTechs Seek Fraud Guarantees on Incoming Deposits to Attract, Retain Customers
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FinTechs Seek Fraud Guarantees on Incoming Deposits to Attract, Retain Customers
July 20, 2022

For banks and for the FinTechs, the first moments of engagement are among the most critical. 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...

Competitors Become Collaborators in Fight Against Financial Crime
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Competitors Become Collaborators in Fight Against Financial Crime
July 20, 2022

In financial services, the greater the surface area, the greater the chance the fraudsters will strike — and be successful. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Banks’ Increased Liabilities on P2P Fraud May Have Silver Lining
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Banks’ Increased Liabilities on P2P Fraud May Have Silver Lining
July 19, 2022

Call it a reset on how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) views authorized P2P fraud — and by extension, just who’s on the hook to make consumers whole. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

FBI Warns Fake Crypto Apps Robbed Investors of Millions
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FBI Warns Fake Crypto Apps Robbed Investors of Millions
July 19, 2022

The FBI is warning investors and financial institutions (FIs) that fraudulent cryptocurrency apps tricked 244 victims out of $42.7 million between October 2021 and May 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

FBI: Businesses Lose $43B to Email Fraud
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FBI: Businesses Lose $43B to Email Fraud
July 13, 2022

Fraudsters have an extensive arsenal of methods when it comes to scamming businesses. 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....

Should Banks Be Liable for Unauthorized Push Payments Fraud?
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Should Banks Be Liable for Unauthorized Push Payments Fraud?
July 12, 2022

“Caveat emptor,” goes the old saying — buyer beware. 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 form,...

AI Helps Banks Protect Small Businesses as They Become More Digital
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AI Helps Banks Protect Small Businesses as They Become More Digital
July 11, 2022

Digitization of small- to medium-sized business (SMB) banking is a double-edged sword. 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...