Hackers news and trends

Salesforce Says It Won’t Pay Ransom to Hacking Group
Cybersecurity // October 07, 2025

Salesforce reportedly told customers Tuesday (Oct. 7) that it won’t pay a ransom demanded by a hacking group that threatened to publish client data it claims to have stolen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Hacks on Third-Party Supply Chains Expected to Rise in 2025
Security & Fraud // September 22, 2025

Hackers are reportedly upping their focus on major corporate supply chains to bolster ransomware schemes. 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,...

Crypto Sector Beset by Hackers Posing as Recruiters
Cryptocurrency // September 04, 2025

Hackers from North Korea are reportedly flooding the cryptocurrency sector with seemingly legitimate job offers. 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,...

CISA, FBI, NSA Warn on China’s Spy Network
Cybersecurity // September 01, 2025

A group of intelligence agencies is warning about the rise of China’s “global espionage systems.” 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 dreads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

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...

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...

Quick Reads
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 to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Salesforce Says It Won’t Pay Ransom to Hacking Group

October 07, 2025
Salesforce reportedly told customers Tuesday (Oct. 7) that it won’t pay a ransom demanded by a hacking group that threatened to publish client data it claims to have stolen. Get...

Hacks on Third-Party Supply Chains Expected to Rise in 2025

September 22, 2025
Hackers are reportedly upping their focus on major corporate supply chains to bolster ransomware schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Crypto Sector Beset by Hackers Posing as Recruiters

September 04, 2025
Hackers from North Korea are reportedly flooding the cryptocurrency sector with seemingly legitimate job offers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...