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Hacked US Companies Must Report to Government Under New Law
Security & Fraud // March 13, 2022

Companies important to the U.S.’s national interests will now have to report when they’re hacked or if they pay ransomware, an Associated Press report said, under a bill passed by Congress and expected to be signed by President Joe Biden. Get the Full Story Complete...

Travel Numbers Surge, Leading To Long Airport Wait Times
Travel Payments // May 28, 2021

As vaccination rates climb and restrictions fall, people are making reservations with a look toward travel, but they are now facing long lines at the airport, according to AP News on Friday (May 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

US Looks To Loosen Restraints On NY-London Travel
Travel Payments // October 11, 2020

U.S. officials with the Department of Transportation and Homeland Security are aiming to open up travel between New York and London by the holidays as more COVID-19 tests become available, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

US Warns Of North Korean Cyber Threats To Banks
Security & Fraud // April 15, 2020

The FBI joined the departments of Homeland Security, State and Treasury in issuing a joint advisory on Wednesday (April 15) about increased cyber threats from North Korea. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Are You Ready For A Cyberattack?

July 14, 2017
The WannaCry ransomware in May crippled hospitals, railways and government in more than 150 countries: the biggest cyberattack on the books, affecting hundreds of thousands of computers. Few paid up, but with systems down for days or weeks, bottom lines certainly suffered regardless. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and […]

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Gift Cards Provide ‘Perfect Exit’ for Criminal Syndicates

October 19, 2025
Gift cards are reportedly central to billion-dollar Chinese organized crime operations.  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 […]

Hacked US Companies Must Report to Government Under New Law

March 13, 2022
Companies important to the U.S.’s national interests will now have to report when they’re hacked or if they pay ransomware, an Associated Press report said, under a bill passed by...

Travel Numbers Surge, Leading To Long Airport Wait Times

May 28, 2021
As vaccination rates climb and restrictions fall, people are making reservations with a look toward travel, but they are now facing long lines at the airport, according to AP News...

US Looks To Loosen Restraints On NY-London Travel

October 11, 2020
U.S. officials with the Department of Transportation and Homeland Security are aiming to open up travel between New York and London by the holidays as more COVID-19 tests become available,...