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Princess Cruises Discloses Possible Data Breach
Safety and Security // March 13, 2020

Princess Cruises disclosed a potential data breach in a notice posted on its website. The travel company said that from April 11 to July 23 of last year a third party attained “unauthorized access” to select staff email accounts that had personal information regarding its...

Canadian Lender Hit With Data Breach Impacting 2.9M
Security & Fraud // June 21, 2019

Canadian lender Desjardins Group revealed that it has been the victim of a data breach that could impact more than 2.9 million members. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

FTC Settles With Two Websites Over Lack Of Consumer Data Security
Security & Fraud // April 25, 2019

Two consumer websites have settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that they did not secure consumers’ data, allowing hackers to breach both sites. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Georgia Tech Data Breach Leaves 1.3M Exposed
Security & Fraud // April 04, 2019

The Georgia Institute of Technology confirmed that it suffered a data breach that has exposed the personal information of 1.3 million current and former faculty members, students, staff and student applicants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FTC Warns About Scammers Impersonating Agency Staff

July 11, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers to be wary of scammers pretending to be staff members. 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 […]

Princess Cruises Discloses Possible Data Breach

March 13, 2020
Princess Cruises disclosed a potential data breach in a notice posted on its website. The travel company said that from April 11 to July 23 of last year a third...

Canadian Lender Hit With Data Breach Impacting 2.9M

June 21, 2019
Canadian lender Desjardins Group revealed that it has been the victim of a data breach that could impact more than 2.9 million members. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

FTC Settles With Two Websites Over Lack Of Consumer Data Security

April 25, 2019
Two consumer websites have settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that they did not secure consumers’ data, allowing hackers to breach both sites. Get the Full Story Complete the...