Hacker news and trends

Hackers Were in Change Healthcare System 9 Days Before Ransomware Attack
Cybersecurity // April 22, 2024

Hackers were reportedly in the networks of UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit for days before launching their ransomware strike. 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...

Google Division Says China-Sponsored Hackers Launching Sophisticated Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity // March 16, 2023

State-sponsored hackers from China are launching increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. 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,...

Algorand Hack Drains $9.6M From Crypto Investor Wallets 
Cryptocurrency // February 28, 2023

Proof-of-stake blockchain cryptocurrency protocol Algorand is urging users to withdraw their funds from MyAlgo wallets. 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,...

Authorities Infiltrate and Shut Down Ransomware Group That Took $100M 
Security & Fraud // January 26, 2023

A global ransomware group has been shut down by American, German and Dutch authorities. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Hackers Strike It Big On Security Vulnerabilities

September 30, 2016
A hacker’s job is never done. Though they work hard to scam, defraud and launch malicious attacks, there’s also many times when we make their job just a little too easy. In this week’s Hacker Tracker, we take a look at how a weak defense against hackers essentially leaves a wide open door allowing them to walk right on in … just ask Yahoo.

Quick Reads
US Health Dept Says UnitedHealth Hack Impacted 192.7 Million Consumers’ Data

August 14, 2025
According to new data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, UnitedHealth Group’s data breach last year affected the personal information of 192.7 million people. 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 […]

Hackers Were in Change Healthcare System 9 Days Before Ransomware Attack

April 22, 2024
Hackers were reportedly in the networks of UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit for days before launching their ransomware strike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Google Division Says China-Sponsored Hackers Launching Sophisticated Cyberattacks

March 16, 2023
State-sponsored hackers from China are launching increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Algorand Hack Drains $9.6M From Crypto Investor Wallets 

February 28, 2023
Proof-of-stake blockchain cryptocurrency protocol Algorand is urging users to withdraw their funds from MyAlgo wallets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...