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April 03, 2023
Data Regulator Says Germany May Block ChatGPT

The German commissioner for data protection stated to the Handelsblatt newspaper on Monday that Germany may consider blocking ChatGPT due to data security concerns, mirroring Italy’s actions. OpenAI, which is supported by...


April 03, 2023
As Remote Work and Travel Normalize, SMBs Tackle Challenge of...

Nearly nine in 10 companies say remote work has given bad actors a new way to find and exploit weak fraud and security measures, a challenge that SMBs may not...


April 03, 2023
Consumers Want Instant Payments – For Free

Consumers in the United States frequently receive disbursement payments, whether it be Social Security payments, tax refunds, insurance claim payouts or bonus payouts. In the last year, 63% of consumers...


April 02, 2023
Golden Rules For Regulating Digital Public Goods

By: Johanna Weaver & Tanvi Nair (Observer Research Foundation) Governments all over the world are grappling with how to regulate technology. As reflected in the Australian National University’s Tech Policy Atlas,...


April 02, 2023
Block Stock Bounces Back After Refuting Hindenburg Report Findings

Block’s stock recovered late last week after it issued a detailed response to a short seller’s negative report. On March 23, Hindenburg Research published a report accusing the payments company...


March 31, 2023
45% of Consumers Trust Primary Banks to Keep Payments Credentials...

Storing payment credentials is a practice increasing by leaps and bounds from streaming services to food delivery, with PYMNTS research finding that 60% of consumers on average store payment credentials....


March 31, 2023
Money Market Funds See Biggest Quarterly Inflows Since Q1 2020

Investors are rapidly shifting their assets into money market funds. They moved $508 billion into these cash funds during the first quarter of 2023, the largest amount to be moved...


March 31, 2023
Remote Work Forces Small Businesses to Level Up Their Fraud...

Remote work has been a net positive for companies, adding flexibility and cost savings for employees and organizations. However, this new work environment has amplified fraud and cybersecurity concerns for...


March 30, 2023
60% of Consumers Think Retirement is Out of Reach

Advice on planning for the financial future may be of use to more than just younger generations. As some baby boomers and others getting ready to leave the workplace are...


Digital Fraud
Report: Merchants Fight Data Breaches, Payments Fraud with Employee Education, Cybersecurity Insurance Merchants are all too aware of the risks of fraud and data breaches as more business goes online. In the “Digital Fraud Tracker®,” done in collaboration with and supported by PayPal, Corvus Insurance’s Jason Rebholz explains why businesses must emphasize employee education and require partners to obtain cybersecurity insurance to make sure they’re protected and able to bounce back.
The Role of Fraud Screening in Minimizing Failed Payments

Most eCommerce merchants miss a crucial piece of the security puzzle: Just 33% use screening mechanisms that can identify potential fraud as the cause of failed payments. PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study, “The Role of Fraud Screening in Minimizing Failed Payments,” a collaboration with Nuvei, draws on insights from 300 executives about the efficacy of eCommerce screening mechanisms.