Data Breach news and trends

OpenAI and Vendor Mixpanel Face Lawsuit After Data Breach

December 02, 2025
Salesforce Disables Connections to Gainsight-Published Applications Amid Investigation of Data Breach
Data // November 21, 2025

Salesforce told customers Friday (Nov. 21) that it detected unusual activity involving applications published by Gainsight and installed and managed directly by customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

DoorDash Says Social Engineering Scam Led to Data Breach
Cybersecurity // November 17, 2025

DoorDash said that a social engineering scam led to a data breach that exposed the personal information of consumers, gig workers and merchants using its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Phishing Threats Prompt Call for Wider Adoption of Passkeys
Cybersecurity // November 07, 2025

The recent hack of Salesforce should prompt Gmail users to shift from passwords to passkeys, according to a report by Inc. posted by sister publication Fast Company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cloudflare Says Support Case Data Compromised by Breach of Salesloft’s Drift
Fraud Attack // September 02, 2025

Cloudflare said Tuesday (Sept. 2) that information shared in its customer support system should be considered compromised. 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...

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
OpenAI and Vendor Mixpanel Face Lawsuit After Data Breach

December 02, 2025
A California resident reportedly sued artificial intelligence startup OpenAI and data analytics provider Mixpanel on Monday (Dec. 1) after the companies disclosed a data breach in November. 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 […]

Salesforce Disables Connections to Gainsight-Published Applications Amid Investigation of Data Breach

November 21, 2025
Salesforce told customers Friday (Nov. 21) that it detected unusual activity involving applications published by Gainsight and installed and managed directly by customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

DoorDash Says Social Engineering Scam Led to Data Breach

November 17, 2025
DoorDash said that a social engineering scam led to a data breach that exposed the personal information of consumers, gig workers and merchants using its platform. Get the Full Story...

Phishing Threats Prompt Call for Wider Adoption of Passkeys

November 07, 2025
The recent hack of Salesforce should prompt Gmail users to shift from passwords to passkeys, according to a report by Inc. posted by sister publication Fast Company. Get the Full...