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

August 27, 2026
Hugging Face OpenAI AI break-in
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....

Wall Street’s New Cybersecurity Threat Starts With a Phone Call
Cybersecurity // August 07, 2026

As banks and investment firms move more operations into cloud-based identity platforms, collaboration suites and SaaS ecosystems, attackers are no longer trying to breach the network. They’re logging in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Ransomware Negotiator Gets 6 Years in Prison for Assisting Scammers
Cybersecurity // July 12, 2026

A cybersecurity expert has been sentenced to prison for helping criminals scam his clients. 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...

Gambit Says Speed of AI-Powered Cyberattacks Drives Need for Cyber Resilience
Cybersecurity // May 26, 2026

Recent cyberattacks conducted by a persona linked to Iran demonstrate the speed with which artificial intelligence-enhanced attacks can be carried out, according to cyber resilience platform supplier Gambit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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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...

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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 free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Ransomware Negotiator Gets 6 Years in Prison for Assisting Scammers

July 12, 2026
A cybersecurity expert has been sentenced to prison for helping criminals scam his clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Gambit Says Speed of AI-Powered Cyberattacks Drives Need for Cyber Resilience

May 26, 2026
Recent cyberattacks conducted by a persona linked to Iran demonstrate the speed with which artificial intelligence-enhanced attacks can be carried out, according to cyber resilience platform supplier Gambit. Get the...

WEF Says Cybersecurity Has Become Economic Priority

May 18, 2026
The World Economic Forum said cybersecurity threats have become a systemic risk to the global economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...