Data Theft news and trends

Yale New Haven Health System Reports Data Breach Affecting 5.5 Million Patients
Cybersecurity // April 25, 2025

Connecticut-based healthcare provider Yale New Haven Health System reported a data breach that affected more than 5.5 million patients. 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...

What 2024’s Worst Cyberattacks Say About Security in 2025
Cybersecurity // December 27, 2024

Cybersecurity took center stage in 2024 as some of the most sophisticated and damaging attacks in history underscored the vulnerabilities of an increasingly digital operating landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams
Security & Fraud // December 12, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Bank of America: Cybercrime Could Be ‘World’s Third-Largest Economy’
Security & Fraud // October 10, 2024

The cost of cyberattacks is reportedly growing alongside the increases in digitization and artificial intelligence (AI). 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Protecting The Youngest — And Most Vulnerable — ID Theft Victims

October 18, 2019
Fraudsters are preying on children, pilfering Social Security numbers and other data to commit identity theft, run up charges and ruin credit. Zac Cohen, general manager of Trulioo, tells Karen...

Quick Reads
AT&T’s Proposed Settlement of Data Breach Lawsuit Receives Preliminary Approval

June 23, 2025
AT&T’s proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit involving data breaches reportedly received a judge’s preliminary approval Friday (June 20). 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, […]

Yale New Haven Health System Reports Data Breach Affecting 5.5 Million Patients

April 25, 2025
Connecticut-based healthcare provider Yale New Haven Health System reported a data breach that affected more than 5.5 million patients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

FTC Warns of ‘Massive Jump’ in Online Job Scams

December 12, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about a “massive jump” in a form of online job scams called “task scams.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Bank of America: Cybercrime Could Be ‘World’s Third-Largest Economy’

October 10, 2024
The cost of cyberattacks is reportedly growing alongside the increases in digitization and artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...