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OpenAI Intelligence Report Identifies New Tactics in AI-Enhanced Scams

February 25, 2026
AI scams
Google Disrupts Network That Allowed Bad Actors to Use Consumers’ IP Addresses
Google // January 28, 2026

Google has disrupted a network that sold the ability to route internet traffic through consumer devices all over the world to bad actors who could then use this ability to mask their illicit activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Crypto Crime Hits Record Levels as Nation-States Dodge Sanctions
Cryptocurrency // January 26, 2026

 By most headline measures, 2025 looks like a year where crypto crime exploded. 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....

Cybersecurity Industry Workers Plead Guilty to Ransomware Attacks
Security & Fraud // December 30, 2025

Three men who worked in the cybersecurity industry pleaded guilty to charges related to ransomware attacks they launched with the help of ALPHV BlackCat in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

FBI Alerts Public to Fraudsters Posing as Bank Employees
Cybersecurity // November 25, 2025

The FBI’s Internet Crime Compliant Center is cautioning the public that cybercriminals are impersonating financial institutions to steal money or information from individuals, businesses and organizations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Crypto Crime Hits Record Levels as Nation-States Dodge Sanctions

January 26, 2026
 By most headline measures, 2025 looks like a year where crypto crime exploded. 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 […]

A Matter of Trust: How AI Is Reshaping Risk Assessment

March 19, 2025
Financial services institutions have long relied on machine learning for risk management, but the threat landscape has grown exponentially in the age of generative artificial intelligence (AI), according to executives...

BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names

December 06, 2024
Technology begets opportunity, for both successful companies and fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retailers Rethink Policies as Returns Fraud Spikes Everywhere

October 17, 2024
Returns fraud is a growing global issue, costing retailers billions annually. Recent estimates suggest that fraudulent returns account for up to 13% of total returns in the U.S., significantly impacting...

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OpenAI Intelligence Report Identifies New Tactics in AI-Enhanced Scams

February 25, 2026
Criminals are using artificial intelligence in combination with websites, social media and other tools to carry out scams and other malicious operations, OpenAI said Wednesday (Feb. 25) in its latest threat report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Google Disrupts Network That Allowed Bad Actors to Use Consumers’ IP Addresses

January 28, 2026
Google has disrupted a network that sold the ability to route internet traffic through consumer devices all over the world to bad actors who could then use this ability to...

Cybersecurity Industry Workers Plead Guilty to Ransomware Attacks

December 30, 2025
Three men who worked in the cybersecurity industry pleaded guilty to charges related to ransomware attacks they launched with the help of ALPHV BlackCat in 2023. Get the Full Story...

FBI Alerts Public to Fraudsters Posing as Bank Employees

November 25, 2025
The FBI’s Internet Crime Compliant Center is cautioning the public that cybercriminals are impersonating financial institutions to steal money or information from individuals, businesses and organizations. Get the Full Story...