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FBI Plans $88M AI Infrastructure Investment
Artificial Intelligence // August 18, 2026

The FBI plans to spend as much as $88 million on artificial infrastructure to expand its AI capacity, Fedscoop reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), citing procurement documents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

FBI Agent Allegedly Admits to $1 Million Crypto Theft
Cryptocurrency // August 04, 2026

An FBI agent has allegedly turned himself in for stealing roughly $1 million in cryptocurrency. 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....

FBI Flags $893 Million in AI-Driven Scams
Cybersecurity // 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...

FBI Classifies Breach of Its Networks as Major Incident
Cybersecurity // 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...

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GenAI Fuels New Wave of Sophisticated Financial Fraud

April 16, 2025
Fraud is getting more sophisticated, thanks to 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

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 Investigates Possible Breach of Millions of American IDs

September 04, 2026
The FBI is investigating a possible breach that may have exposed scans of millions of American drivers’ licenses, according to Bloomberg News. A bureau spokesperson confirmed the investigation on Thursday. The news lands as identity verification companies face growing pressure to protect the documents they collect. This raises fresh concerns about how easily stolen IDs […]

FBI Plans $88M AI Infrastructure Investment

August 18, 2026
The FBI plans to spend as much as $88 million on artificial infrastructure to expand its AI capacity, Fedscoop reported Tuesday (Aug. 18), citing procurement documents. Get the Full Story...

FBI Agent Allegedly Admits to $1 Million Crypto Theft

August 04, 2026
An FBI agent has allegedly turned himself in for stealing roughly $1 million in cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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...