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Cyber Experts Say DHS Funding Cuts Have Stalled Security
Cybersecurity // April 30, 2026

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FBI Classifies Breach of Its Networks as Major Incident
Security & Fraud // April 03, 2026

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified a breach of its networks as a “major incident,” Bloomberg reported Thursday (April 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Revisions to GENIUS Act Could Impact US Stablecoin Market
Cryptocurrency // May 16, 2025

It can feel as though every week there’s a new stablecoin announcement from a traditional financial player. 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...

Report: DOGE Staffer Linked to Cybercrime Ring
Security & Fraud // March 26, 2025

According to digital records, a prominent member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team has links to an alleged cybercrime organization. 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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US Impending Ban on Software Sparks Concerns Over Connected Car Future

January 14, 2025
The U.S. government’s impending ban on certain car parts from China and Russia, particularly those critical for connectivity and vehicle autonomy, is raising concerns across the automotive industry. 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 […]

Looking Toward The Finish Line For MoneyGram’s Merger, But Then What?

April 28, 2017
Ant Financial may snap up MoneyGram, amid a $1.2 billion price tag, hurdling concerns over national security, too.  But Walmart lies in wait.  Smooth sailing to a merger approval might...

Quick Reads
Tech Giants Open Frontier AI Models to Federal National Security Tests

May 05, 2026
Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI have each agreed to share their frontier artificial intelligence models with a government agency for national security testing before releasing those models to the public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Cyber Experts Say DHS Funding Cuts Have Stalled Security

April 30, 2026
Earlier this month, the White House announced funding cuts at the Homeland Security Department’s cyberdefense unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

FBI Classifies Breach of Its Networks as Major Incident

April 03, 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has classified a breach of its networks as a “major incident,” Bloomberg reported Thursday (April 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Report: DOGE Staffer Linked to Cybercrime Ring

March 26, 2025
According to digital records, a prominent member of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team has links to an alleged cybercrime organization. Get the Full Story Complete the form...