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SEC Twitter account compromised to make fake Bitcoin ETF claim

Finextra

The Securities and Exchange Commission has seen its Twitter account compromised and used to falsely post that the regulator has approved spot bitcoin ETF applications.

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Understanding POS Security: Protecting Your Business and Customer Data

VISTA InfoSec

When used, these devices will collect payment details without the merchant’s knowledge, compromising customer data security. This additional step helps prevent unauthorized access even if login credentials are compromised, keeping your data secure.

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Data Breach At US Defense Agency Compromised Personal Info

PYMNTS

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) said that its network was likely “compromised,” according to reports on Thursday (Feb. While there is no evidence to suggest that any of the potentially compromised PII was misused, DISA policy requires the agency to notify individuals whose personal data may have been compromised.”.

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Bluefin patents technique to pinpoint compromised payment hardware

Payments Source

As the movement to adopt PCI-validated point-to-point encryption as a way to deter POS malware attacks spreads, Bluefin has patented a new process to identify compromised payment devices.

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‘Every company will be compromised’ by hackers, experts say

Bank Automation

Fraudsters continue to do damage in the finance industry, evidenced by recent attacks against Fidelity National Financial and Mr. Cooper, and financial institutions must strengthen their systems to avoid hacks and respond to breaches. In 2023, the average cost of a data breach in the financial industry was $5.9

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Chipotle Hacked, Payment Credentials Compromised

PYMNTS

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been the victim of a cyberattack that compromised the credit card payment information for a small number of customers. Many customers have recently posted on social media that orders placed at the restaurant fraudulently used their payment cards during the first few weeks of April.

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FBI, BBB Sound Another Business Email Compromise Alarm

PYMNTS

companies via the Business Email Compromise scam, reports in The East African said last week. Through Operation reWired, we are sending a clear message to the criminals who orchestrate these Business Email Compromise schemes that ‘I will keep coming after you, no matter where you are.’”.