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AT&T’s Proposed Settlement of Data Breach Lawsuit Receives Preliminary Approval

June 23, 2025
AT&T
Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Login Records for Online Services
Cybersecurity // June 20, 2025

Thirty databases containing a total of 16 billion login records for a variety of online services were reportedly briefly exposed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Hacking Ringleader ‘Stern’ Identified by Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity // June 01, 2025

In the last six years, hacking gang Trickbot has stolen hundreds of millions of dollars. 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,...

Credential-Harvesting Blitz Puts Tinder, News Corp, Chick-fil-A on Alert
Cybersecurity // June 01, 2025

The hacking group known as “Scattered Spider” has had a busy year. 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...

Coinbase: Justice Department to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Cybercriminals
Cryptocurrency // May 19, 2025

The Justice Department is reportedly investigating the data breach announced last week by Coinbase Global. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

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...

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...

Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold

August 01, 2024
Effective cybersecurity programs are critical for today’s traditional industries, where IT spending is low and historically deprioritized relative to other initiatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Quick Reads
AT&T’s Proposed Settlement of Data Breach Lawsuit Receives Preliminary Approval

June 23, 2025
AT&T’s proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit involving data breaches reportedly received a judge’s preliminary approval Friday (June 20). 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, […]

Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Login Records for Online Services

June 20, 2025
Thirty databases containing a total of 16 billion login records for a variety of online services were reportedly briefly exposed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Hacking Ringleader ‘Stern’ Identified by Law Enforcement

June 01, 2025
In the last six years, hacking gang Trickbot has stolen hundreds of millions of dollars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Credential-Harvesting Blitz Puts Tinder, News Corp, Chick-fil-A on Alert

June 01, 2025
The hacking group known as “Scattered Spider” has had a busy year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...