Email Scams news and trends

OpenAI Says China-Backed Phishing Attempt Targeted Employees
Cybersecurity // 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...

Rise of Behavioral Fraud Makes Smart Prevention Critical for Businesses 
Security & Fraud // April 05, 2023

Employees are simultaneously a company’s first line of defense and their weakest link. 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....

PR Gov’t Loses $2.6M Due To Email Phishing
Security & Fraud // February 13, 2020

The government of Puerto Rico lost $2.6 million after it was the victim of an email phishing scam, according to the AP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

When Email Becomes SMBs’ Biggest Security Threat
B2B Payments // January 16, 2020

The business email compromise (BEC) scam is a cybersecurity threat to businesses of all sizes, and the financial and security implications of a successful attack aren’t isolated to its target. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Interviews & Exclusives
21% of Financial Scams Start on Social Media

March 20, 2025
They’re smart, they’re sophisticated and they’re on social media. A recently released report sheds light on the increasingly sophisticated tactics employed by financial scammers, revealing a disturbing trend of these criminals adopting strategies akin to legitimate businesses to target and defraud individuals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

GIACT On Payments’ $29M Wire Fraud Wake-Up Call

November 04, 2019
Last week, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s largest financial media organization, Nikkei, made headlines for the reason that no firm ever wants: The company was the victim of financial fraud...

Quick Reads
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 […]

PR Gov’t Loses $2.6M Due To Email Phishing

February 13, 2020
The government of Puerto Rico lost $2.6 million after it was the victim of an email phishing scam, according to the AP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Australian Inboxes Hit With Fake ASIC Malware

July 11, 2017
If you live Down Under, you might want to stick to the old-fashioned kind of surfing and avoid the web today. Not for the first time — not even for the...