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Hacking Group Claims Theft of 12.4 Million CarGurus Records

February 24, 2026
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Wisconsin Reveals Conduent Breach Affected 25 Million Americans
Cybersecurity // February 24, 2026

A data breach at Conduent Business Services, an operator of back-end systems for state governments, has affected more than 25 million people across the country, according to data breach information posted this month by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Get...

PayPal Working Capital Security Lapse Exposes Data of 100 Users
Cybersecurity // February 23, 2026

PayPal notified about 100 customers of PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) that their personally identifiable information (PII) was exposed to unauthorized individuals over a five-month period due to an error in its PPWC loan application. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Microsoft Fixes Bugs Behind One-Click Attacks
Cybersecurity // February 11, 2026

Microsoft’s February security updates include fixes for security vulnerabilities that are used by hackers for one-click attacks, TechCrunch reported Wednesday (Feb. 11). 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...

Nike Investigates Ransomware Group’s Claims of Data Breach
Cybersecurity // January 26, 2026

Nike is investigating a potential data breach after ransomware group World Leaks claimed on its website that it had leaked 1.4 terabytes of data related to the company’s business operations, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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...

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Hacking Group Claims Theft of 12.4 Million CarGurus Records

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. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

Wisconsin Reveals Conduent Breach Affected 25 Million Americans

February 24, 2026
A data breach at Conduent Business Services, an operator of back-end systems for state governments, has affected more than 25 million people across the country, according to data breach information...

PayPal Working Capital Security Lapse Exposes Data of 100 Users

February 23, 2026
PayPal notified about 100 customers of PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) that their personally identifiable information (PII) was exposed to unauthorized individuals over a five-month period due to an error in its PPWC loan application....

Microsoft Fixes Bugs Behind One-Click Attacks

February 11, 2026
Microsoft’s February security updates include fixes for security vulnerabilities that are used by hackers for one-click attacks, TechCrunch reported Wednesday (Feb. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...