October 07, 2024
Government Agencies Investigating Whether Chinese Hackers Targeted US Telecommunications Firms

The National Security Agency (NSA), other government agencies and some companies have reportedly begun investigating the possibility that Chinese hackers have targeted American telecommunications companies. The investigation is in its early...

October 07, 2024
AI Chatbots Spill the Beans on Company Trade Secrets

As artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots enter workplaces, they’re not just boosting productivity — they’re opening digital back doors to corporate secrets, with over a third of employees unwittingly playing the...

October 07, 2024
Supreme Court Sidesteps 5-Hour Energy Pricing Case, Allowing Antitrust Claims...

The U.S. Supreme Court has opted not to review a significant antitrust case involving the maker of 5-Hour Energy drinks, Living Essentials, potentially paving the way for further litigation. This...

October 07, 2024
TikTok Shop Turns to Storfund to Improve Seller Cash Flow

TikTok Shop has teamed with Storfund to offer sellers an embedded cash flow solution. The new offering, dubbed Daily Advance, is the first of its kind in a major U.S. marketplace, according to...

October 07, 2024
How to Stop Real Estate Fraud? Make Sure the Government-Issued...

The line from “The Godfather” rings true in the age of digital fraud and stolen identities: It’s not personal; it’s strictly business. A guiding principle of business is diversification. The...

October 07, 2024
Passkeys Replace Passwords as Banks Seek Better Authentication Options

In the 21st-century financial services sector, security is paramount, and threats abound. As sophisticated cyber threats, from deepfakes to cloud vulnerabilities, spread from every corner of the globe, experts debate...

October 06, 2024
Homeland Security Blocked 500-Plus Ransomware Attacks Since 2021

U.S. cybersecurity agents have stopped more than 500 ransomware attacks since 2021. That’s according to a report Friday (Oct. 4) by Bloomberg News, citing comments from Mike Prado, deputy assistant...

October 04, 2024
EU Court Rules Meta Violated GDPR With Personal Data Use...

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled Friday (Oct. 4) that Meta Platforms can use only some of the data it gathers from Facebook users to deliver targeted...

October 04, 2024
35% of Cardholders Abandon Merchant After a Card Decline

Striking the right balance between seamless payments and strong security is crucial for merchants. As eCommerce continues to flourish, a PYMNTS Intelligence report, “Why Network Tokenization Is eCommerce’s Newest Essential,”...