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Google Disrupts Network That Allowed Bad Actors to Use Consumers’ IP Addresses
Google // January 28, 2026

Google has disrupted a network that sold the ability to route internet traffic through consumer devices all over the world to bad actors who could then use this ability to mask their illicit activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Condé Nast Hack Exposes 40 Million Users’ Data
Security & Fraud // December 31, 2025

A data breach at media company Condé Nast reportedly affects millions of its users. 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...

Fake Invoices Hit 47% of Mid-Market Companies in the Past Year
Security & Fraud // December 17, 2025

An attack that begins with a trusted vendor rather than a masked hacker is becoming one of the most persistent risks facing medium-sized companies in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Crypto Protocol Balancer Hit by $128 Million Hack
Cryptocurrency // November 03, 2025

Hackers stole $128 million from decentralized finance protocol Balancer, Bloomberg reported Monday (Nov. 3), citing findings from security researchers at PeckShield and Cyvers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Fake Invoices Hit 47% of Mid-Market Companies in the Past Year

December 17, 2025
An attack that begins with a trusted vendor rather than a masked hacker is becoming one of the most persistent risks facing medium-sized companies in the United States. 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 […]

When Partners Become Cybersecurity Risks

August 27, 2025
When the British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) disclosed last year that a supplier breach had unleashed a ransomware attack, it was the kind of nightmare scenario every corporate board...

BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names

December 06, 2024
Technology begets opportunity, for both successful companies and fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Mastercard CPO Calls for ‘Rethink’ of Payments Technology With Tokenization

October 10, 2024
Among the meteoric rise of payments innovation, tokenization’s widening adoption has been among the most notable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
Microsoft Fixes Bugs Behind One-Click Attacks

February 11, 2026
Microsoft’s February security updates include fixes for security vulnerabilities that are used by hackers for one-click attacks, TechCrunch reported Wednesday (Feb. 11). 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 […]

Google Disrupts Network That Allowed Bad Actors to Use Consumers’ IP Addresses

January 28, 2026
Google has disrupted a network that sold the ability to route internet traffic through consumer devices all over the world to bad actors who could then use this ability to...

Condé Nast Hack Exposes 40 Million Users’ Data

December 31, 2025
A data breach at media company Condé Nast reportedly affects millions of its users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Crypto Protocol Balancer Hit by $128 Million Hack

November 03, 2025
Hackers stole $128 million from decentralized finance protocol Balancer, Bloomberg reported Monday (Nov. 3), citing findings from security researchers at PeckShield and Cyvers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...