Cyberattacks news and trends

Revolut Hackers Issue $3 Million Ransom for Customer Data
Cybersecurity // September 17, 2026

Hackers claiming to have breached British FinTech Revolut have now reportedly issued a ransom demand. 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,...

OpenAI Says New Model Meets Its ‘Critical’ Cybersecurity Threshold
Artificial Intelligence // September 02, 2026

OpenAI says its upcoming Astra model is the first to meet its “Critical” cybersecurity threshold. 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,...

Hugging Face Hack Involved 700 AI Agents That Tried to Conceal Behavior
Cybersecurity // August 27, 2026

Last month, OpenAI revealed that its agents had hacked open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform Hugging Face. 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...

Coldcard Breach Losses Now Exceed $115 Million
Cryptocurrency // August 17, 2026

Losses from a recent security incident involving Coldcard hardware wallets have now surpassed $115 million. 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....

Interviews & Exclusives
Acquirers Step Up Battle Against Fraud With GenAI, Biometrics Push

April 14, 2025
For merchants seeking to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience to their consumers, fraud remains a persistent concern. And while they look to acquirers to offer up the payment innovations that help satisfy customers’ desires to transact digitally on their mobile devices, they also want acquirers to help them battle the tide of rising fraud. Get […]

55% of Companies Have Implemented AI-Powered Cybersecurity

January 02, 2025
The share of chief operating officers (COOs) who report that their companies have implemented artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automated cybersecurity management systems has increased threefold since earlier this year. Get the...

Firms Embrace AI for Faster, Smarter Cybersecurity Solutions

March 01, 2024
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently noted that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost online security, a sentiment echoed by many industry experts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus

January 18, 2024
The integration of digital technologies, data networks and smart devices within the university ecosystem is transforming campuses into connected entities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
Port of LA Fended Off 120 Million Cyberattacks in August

September 17, 2026
The Port of Los Angeles reportedly blocked more than 120 million cyberattacks during August. 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 marketing communications […]

Revolut Hackers Issue $3 Million Ransom for Customer Data

September 17, 2026
Hackers claiming to have breached British FinTech Revolut have now reportedly issued a ransom demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

OpenAI Says New Model Meets Its ‘Critical’ Cybersecurity Threshold

September 02, 2026
OpenAI says its upcoming Astra model is the first to meet its “Critical” cybersecurity threshold. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Hugging Face Hack Involved 700 AI Agents That Tried to Conceal Behavior

August 27, 2026
Last month, OpenAI revealed that its agents had hacked open-source artificial intelligence (AI) platform Hugging Face. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...