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Ransomware Negotiator Gets 6 Years in Prison for Assisting Scammers
Cybersecurity // July 12, 2026

A cybersecurity expert has been sentenced to prison for helping criminals scam his clients. 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...

Apple Supplier Foxconn Hit With Ransomware Attack
Cybersecurity // May 13, 2026

Foxconn, which manufactures products for Apple and Google, is reportedly recovering from a ransomware attack. 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,...

Cybersecurity’s Hottest New Job Is Negotiating With Hackers
Cybersecurity // April 13, 2026

In the escalating cybersecurity arms race, the enterprise’s most valuable asset may no longer be its defense perimeter but rather someone who knows how to talk to the hackers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Check City Notifies 322,687 People of March 2025 Data Breach
Cybersecurity // April 02, 2026

Payday loan provider Check City has notified 322,687 people about a March 2025 data breach, Comparitech 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 logins required....

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Cybersecurity’s Hottest New Job Is Negotiating With Hackers

April 13, 2026
In the escalating cybersecurity arms race, the enterprise’s most valuable asset may no longer be its defense perimeter but rather someone who knows how to talk to the hackers. 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 […]

2024 Is Already the Year of the Cyberattack

July 04, 2024
It’s the summer of steals, not the summer of deals, for businesses suffering cyber breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Congress Calls for Proactive Policies to Combat Security Breaches

April 16, 2024
The internet looks very small to an attacker, but massive to a defender. And a persistent reality of the 21st century’s connected economy is that many digital doors are left...

Firms Embrace AI for Faster, Smarter Cybersecurity Solutions

March 01, 2024
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently noted that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost online security, a sentiment echoed by many industry experts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Ransomware Groups Change Identities to Evade Cybercops

July 13, 2026
Ransomware hackers have reportedly begun rebranding to escape digital law enforcement. 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 […]

Ransomware Negotiator Gets 6 Years in Prison for Assisting Scammers

July 12, 2026
A cybersecurity expert has been sentenced to prison for helping criminals scam his clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Apple Supplier Foxconn Hit With Ransomware Attack

May 13, 2026
Foxconn, which manufactures products for Apple and Google, is reportedly recovering from a ransomware attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Check City Notifies 322,687 People of March 2025 Data Breach

April 02, 2026
Payday loan provider Check City has notified 322,687 people about a March 2025 data breach, Comparitech reported Thursday (April 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...