Data Breach news and trends

OpenAI Says Axios Breach Did Not Affect User Data
Cybersecurity // April 12, 2026

OpenAI says there is no indication that a breach involving a third-party developer tool compromised user data. 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...

FBI Classifies Breach of Its Networks as Major Incident
Security & Fraud // April 03, 2026

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified a breach of its networks as a “major incident,” Bloomberg reported Thursday (April 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Check City Notifies 322,687 People of March 2025 Data Breach
Cybersecurity // April 02, 2026

Payday loan provider Check City has notified 322,687 people about a March 2025 data breach, Comparitech reported Thursday (April 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Hacking Group Claims Theft of 12.4 Million CarGurus Records
Cybersecurity // February 24, 2026

Customer data allegedly stolen from car shopping site CarGurus was posted by a hacking group, according to multiple media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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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...

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Fiverr Denies Report of Data Leak

April 15, 2026
Freelance services marketplace Fiverr denied a media report that it leaked sensitive data. 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 […]

OpenAI Says Axios Breach Did Not Affect User Data

April 12, 2026
OpenAI says there is no indication that a breach involving a third-party developer tool compromised user data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

FBI Classifies Breach of Its Networks as Major Incident

April 03, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified a breach of its networks as a “major incident,” Bloomberg reported Thursday (April 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Check City Notifies 322,687 People of March 2025 Data Breach

April 02, 2026
Payday loan provider Check City has notified 322,687 people about a March 2025 data breach, Comparitech reported Thursday (April 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...