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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...

FBI Alerts Public to Fraudsters Posing as Bank Employees
Cybersecurity // November 25, 2025

The FBI’s Internet Crime Compliant Center is cautioning the public that cybercriminals are impersonating financial institutions to steal money or information from individuals, businesses and organizations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

FBI Agent Says Cargo Theft Is Now ‘Primarily Cyber-Enabled’
Security & Fraud // November 25, 2025

Cargo theft is now “primarily cyber-enabled,” an FBI agent said in a Tuesday (Nov. 25) Wall Street Journal report. 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...

US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes
Cryptocurrency // June 18, 2025

The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft and laundering of funds from victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Interviews & Exclusives
GenAI Fuels New Wave of Sophisticated Financial Fraud

April 16, 2025
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Decoding Cybersecurity: Understanding FedRAMP and ISO 27001 Standards

August 30, 2024
Contemporary businesses operate in an era marked by surging cyberthreats and data breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech

September 21, 2023
Where new technology and new payment preferences arise, the hackers and scammers are sure to follow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Report: FBI Says Online Cookies Hold Keys To Preventing Financial Crimes

July 06, 2021
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Quick Reads
FBI Flags $893 Million in AI-Driven Scams

April 07, 2026
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 22,364 internet crime complaints that contained references to artificial intelligence (AI) in 2025. 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 […]

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...

FBI Alerts Public to Fraudsters Posing as Bank Employees

November 25, 2025
The FBI’s Internet Crime Compliant Center is cautioning the public that cybercriminals are impersonating financial institutions to steal money or information from individuals, businesses and organizations. Get the Full Story...

FBI Agent Says Cargo Theft Is Now ‘Primarily Cyber-Enabled’

November 25, 2025
Cargo theft is now “primarily cyber-enabled,” an FBI agent said in a Tuesday (Nov. 25) Wall Street Journal report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...