Data Breach news and trends

Betterment Says Social Engineering Attack Enabled Data Breach and Unauthorized Messages

January 12, 2026
Betterment, cybersecurity, data breach
Crypto Wallet Ledger Suffers Breach Tied to Payment Processor
Cybersecurity // January 05, 2026

Cryptocurrency wallet Ledger is reportedly dealing with a data breach connected to its payment processor.  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,...

Condé Nast Hack Exposes 40 Million Users’ Data
Security & Fraud // December 31, 2025

A data breach at media company Condé Nast reportedly affects millions of its users. 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...

Coupang Makes Billion-Dollar Apology After Record Data Breach
Cybersecurity // December 29, 2025

South Korean retailer Coupang is preparing to compensate customers impacted by a massive data breach. 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....

Coupang Says Data Leak Perpetrator Did Not Transfer Data to Others
Cybersecurity // December 26, 2025

Coupang said that while the perpetrator of a previously announced data leak accessed 33 million accounts, he retained data from only 3,000 accounts, did not transfer the data to others, and later deleted the data when news outlets began reporting the incident. Get the Full...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI Chatbots Spill the Beans on Company Trade Secrets

October 07, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots enter workplaces, they’re not just boosting productivity — they’re opening digital back doors to corporate secrets, with over a third of employees unwittingly playing the role of gatekeepers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

2024 Is Already the Year of the Cyberattack

July 04, 2024
It’s the summer of steals, not the summer of deals, for businesses suffering cyber breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

AT&T Breach Demands Vigilance as Fraudsters Leverage ID Data, Says Intellicheck’s Lewis

April 02, 2024
The fallout from the massive data breach at AT&T — where information tied to 73 million current and former account holders was leaked — has yet to be felt. Get...

From Clorox to Casinos to Banks, Hacks Highlight Advantage of AI in Anti-Fraud Toolkits

September 18, 2023
Hack by hack, the fraudsters are getting bolder. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Quick Reads
Betterment Says Social Engineering Attack Enabled Data Breach and Unauthorized Messages

January 12, 2026
Investing and savings app Betterment said Monday (Jan. 12) that a social engineering attack led to its customers receiving an unauthorized message promoting a crypto-related promotion and to an unauthorized individual gaining access to customer information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Crypto Wallet Ledger Suffers Breach Tied to Payment Processor

January 05, 2026
Cryptocurrency wallet Ledger is reportedly dealing with a data breach connected to its payment processor.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Condé Nast Hack Exposes 40 Million Users’ Data

December 31, 2025
A data breach at media company Condé Nast reportedly affects millions of its users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Coupang Makes Billion-Dollar Apology After Record Data Breach

December 29, 2025
South Korean retailer Coupang is preparing to compensate customers impacted by a massive data breach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...