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Hacking Group Claims Theft of 12.4 Million CarGurus Records
Cybersecurity // February 24, 2026

Customer data allegedly stolen from car shopping site CarGurus was posted by a hacking group, according to multiple media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Microsoft Fixes Bugs Behind One-Click Attacks
Cybersecurity // 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...

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...

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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
Google Battles Worldwide Network of China-Linked Hackers

February 25, 2026
Google has reportedly disrupted a hacking group that breached dozens of organizations in 42 countries. 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 […]

Hacking Group Claims Theft of 12.4 Million CarGurus Records

February 24, 2026
Customer data allegedly stolen from car shopping site CarGurus was posted by a hacking group, according to multiple media reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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...

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...