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Banking Bots: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Fraud Prevention // March 25, 2020

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Email Fraudsters Take Advantage Of Coronavirus Opportunity
B2B Payments // March 23, 2020

Even in times of global crisis, fraudsters will always look for ways to exploit unsuspecting targets. Corporates and government officials have recently been sounding the alarm about coronavirus-related scams, and according to experts, the threat is likely to rise. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Blank Checks And PO Manipulation Cost Businesses Millions
B2B Payments // November 04, 2019

This week, three new cases of accused internal fraud emerged, showcasing the variety of ways employees can steal company cash. Invoice and purchase order manipulation, company credit card abuse and fraudulent use of company checks all surface as cautionary tales for corporates’ internal financial processes....

Data Breach Leaks 773M Emails, 21M Passwords
Security & Fraud // January 18, 2019

The largest public data breach ever has been discovered, according to Gizmodo. 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...

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OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees

October 09, 2024
OpenAI says hackers connected to the Chinese government attempted a phishing attack on its employees. 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 […]

Data Breach Leaks 773M Emails, 21M Passwords

January 18, 2019
The largest public data breach ever has been discovered, according to Gizmodo. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

FBI Warns Hackers Tried To Steal $3B Via Wire Fraud

June 15, 2016
On Tuesday (June 14), the FBI issued a warning about the rising threat of wire transfer fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Fraudsters Bank Billions Via Corporate Email Scams

April 11, 2016
Cybercriminals are making bank from wire transfer scams conducted through email — the FBI estimates more than $2.3 billion since 2013. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...