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Tech Giants Open Frontier AI Models to Federal National Security Tests

May 05, 2026
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Regula Warns Digital Identity Has a Human Problem
Digital Identity // May 05, 2026

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AI Wrote the Perfect Scam and Now Fights It
Artificial Intelligence // May 04, 2026

Internet crime losses hit $20.9 billion in 2025, the FBI reported. Most of the damage didn’t come from malware or data breaches. It came from emails, calls and profiles that simply looked right. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Cyber Expert Warns Iranian Hackers Target World Cup Fans and Infrastructure
Security & Fraud // May 04, 2026

Hackers linked to Iran are likely to target World Cup fans and the event’s infrastructure, according to a report by ynet Global. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Cyber Experts Say DHS Funding Cuts Have Stalled Security
Cybersecurity // 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 free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Regula Warns Digital Identity Has a Human Problem

May 05, 2026
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37% of Businesses Say Instant Payments Strengthen Security

April 21, 2026
For many businesses, the story around instant payments may be shifting from fear to familiarity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

53% of Scam Victims Recover Money When They Tell Their Bank

March 23, 2026
A scam often works because the payment happens before the victim has time to think. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Veriff Warns Deepfakes Are Distracting Firms From the Real Identity Problem

March 16, 2026
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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 Expert Warns Iranian Hackers Target World Cup Fans and Infrastructure

May 04, 2026
Hackers linked to Iran are likely to target World Cup fans and the event’s infrastructure, according to a report by ynet Global. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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...

OpenAI Begins Briefing Governments on Cybersecurity Capabilities

April 22, 2026
OpenAI has reportedly begun briefing state and federal government officials on its cybersecurity product’s capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...