Cyber Attack news and trends

NCR Ransomware Hits Restaurant Customers

April 17, 2023
Toyota Apologizes For Breach of User Info
Security & Fraud // October 07, 2022

The world’s biggest carmaker on Friday (Oct. 7) apologized for a breach apparently caused by a third-party vendor that is thought to have leaked close to 300,000 email addresses and associated customer management numbers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Ransomware Could Have Hit Payroll Firm PrismHR
Security & Fraud // March 03, 2021

PrismHR, a payroll company, suffered what could have been a ransomware attack over the weekend that left a massive outage, according to a Tuesday (March 2) report from BleepingComputer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cyber Attack Hits US Health Department As It Tries To Fight Coronavirus
Security & Fraud // March 17, 2020

A cyber attack was leveled at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday amid that department’s continued vital role in the coronavirus mitigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Email Scam Victim Sues Bank Claiming Lack Of Fraud Protection
Security & Fraud // February 23, 2020

Police and financial institutions are battling to contain a wire transfer email hacking scam that is costing individuals and businesses billions, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Sunday (Feb. 23).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Interviews & Exclusives
For Cybersecurity, Independent Contractors Should Think Like Big Businesses

August 25, 2017
The cyber insurance market is expected to grow, by a lot. Researchers at PricewaterhouseCoopers predicted in 2015 that the market would hit $7.5 billion in annual premiums by the end of the decade (and at least $5 billion by next year). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited […]

When Cyber-Risk Becomes A Legal Nightmare

June 20, 2017
Hitting the ground running with the next big thing in services or products or payments can be a thrill, but for startups with blinders on, ignoring cyber risk can be...

Quick Reads
NCR Ransomware Hits Restaurant Customers

April 17, 2023
NCR has been hit by a ransomware attack that is affecting the capabilities of some restaurants. 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, you agree to receive […]

Toyota Apologizes For Breach of User Info

October 07, 2022
The world’s biggest carmaker on Friday (Oct. 7) apologized for a breach apparently caused by a third-party vendor that is thought to have leaked close to 300,000 email addresses and...

Cyber Attack Hits US Health Department As It Tries To Fight Coronavirus

March 17, 2020
A cyber attack was leveled at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday amid that department’s continued vital role in the coronavirus mitigation. Get the Full Story...

Email Scam Victim Sues Bank Claiming Lack Of Fraud Protection

February 23, 2020
Police and financial institutions are battling to contain a wire transfer email hacking scam that is costing individuals and businesses billions, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Sunday (Feb. 23). ...