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Quantum Can’t Do Much Yet, but Banks Can’t Afford to Wait
Banking // February 17, 2026

Here is the strange math confronting every bank, payment network and FinTech on the planet: Quantum computing is simultaneously overhyped and underestimated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Fraudulent AI Assistants Target User Information
Cybersecurity // February 16, 2026

Google’s Chrome web store is reportedly being plagued by a wave of malicious browser extensions. 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,...

Proofpoint Targets Workplace AI Risks With Acuvity Buy
Acquisitions // February 13, 2026

Proofpoint is adding agentic workspace protection to its cybersecurity platform by acquiring Acuvity. 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....

Microsoft Fixes Bugs Behind One-Click Attacks
Cybersecurity // February 11, 2026

Microsoft’s February security updates include fixes for security vulnerabilities that are used by hackers for one-click attacks, TechCrunch reported Wednesday (Feb. 11). 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...

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Quantum Can’t Do Much Yet, but Banks Can’t Afford to Wait

February 17, 2026
Here is the strange math confronting every bank, payment network and FinTech on the planet: Quantum computing is simultaneously overhyped and underestimated. 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 […]

Visa Says Cybersecurity Decides Who Wins Digital Commerce

February 09, 2026
Watch more: Visa Protect With Visa’s Jeremiah Dewey  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Supply Chain Cyberattack Puts Enterprise Trade Secrets at Risk

January 22, 2026
If enterprise cybersecurity has a primary fault line, it is the supply chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cybersecurity Shifts to Early Warning as AI Scales

January 15, 2026
According to the World Economic Forum’s Cyber Risk in 2026 outlook, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be the most consequential factor shaping cybersecurity strategies this year, cited by 94%...

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Mastercard Launches Cybersecurity Deal With Cloudflare

February 17, 2026
Mastercard has formed a cybersecurity partnership with connectivity cloud company Cloudflare. 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 […]

Fraudulent AI Assistants Target User Information

February 16, 2026
Google’s Chrome web store is reportedly being plagued by a wave of malicious browser extensions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Proofpoint Targets Workplace AI Risks With Acuvity Buy

February 13, 2026
Proofpoint is adding agentic workspace protection to its cybersecurity platform by acquiring Acuvity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Microsoft Fixes Bugs Behind One-Click Attacks

February 11, 2026
Microsoft’s February security updates include fixes for security vulnerabilities that are used by hackers for one-click attacks, TechCrunch reported Wednesday (Feb. 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...