PYMNTS

AUGUST 12, 2019

Cyber insurance claims are spiking as a new type of ransomware targets companies across the U.S. Ransomware groups tend to target people in the Anglosphere, who are seen as able to pay and deserving of what they get. The full financial cost of a data breach can last two or three years.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

Most recently, a string of ransomware attacks hit local government entities that ultimately decided to pay off the attackers to regain access to computers. But in 22 percent of cases, the full cost of a data breach was not realized until year two — and 11 percent didn’t experience the full extent until year three.

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Payments Dive

JULY 28, 2017

Ransomware attacks have been increasing at an alarming rate and are now one of the main types of data breaches. Download this infographic for a more in-depth look at this new phenomenon.

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Payments Dive

JULY 1, 2019

Download this infographic from TNS which looks at the results of a series of recent industry studies which highlight the latest data breach trends. It uncovers the top 5 types of breach incidents, which assets and data criminals are targeting and the number of organizations who have been affected.

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2020

France-based telecom company Orange reported that a ransomware attack had compromised the data of 20 enterprise customers on one of its servers, according to news site teiss. “Affected customers have already been informed by Orange teams, and Orange continues to monitor and investigate this breach.

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Fintech News

MAY 1, 2025

Data from Verizon Businesss 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report reveal that system intrusion has risen considerably over the past four years, escalating to become the dominant threat pattern across APAC. In 2024, malware accounted for 83% of breaches, up 25 points from 58% in 2023.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 30, 2024

The cost of data breaches has been on a steady incline for the past decade. However, evidence from IBM , a multinational tech firm, suggests that in the next 10 years, breaches could cost a lot more as we just experienced the highest year-on-year jump in cyber attacks (10 per cent).

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VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 8, 2023

But a cybersecurity report shows that 43% of data breaches involve small businesses. Some effects of cybersecurity on your business include: Stealing stored data such as credit card details. They can include computer viruses and ransomware kinds of attacks.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2017

was the number one target for ransomware last year. To start, ransomware threats escalated globally through 2016 in size, number and kind. Likewise, they registered a 36 percent increase in ransomware attacks globally in the same period. It’s no surprise, then, that the written amount of ransomware has gone up and that the U.S.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Despite many organisations putting forward a defensive stance that they will never pay out a ransomware attack, research from Cohesity , the AI-powered data and security firm, has revealed that over 97 per cent of UK firms have paid a ransom in the last two years.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They predict that social engineering attacks will surpass ransomware in 2024 due to increased sophistication, AI tools and emerging techniques, leading organisations to bolster cybersecurity defences with AI, scenario testing and multi-factor authentication. Governments worldwide have stepped up pursuit and punishment of ransomware gangs.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2017

Ransomware incidents have risen 50 percent over the last year according to Verizon, who just recently released the 2017 edition of their Data Breach Investigations Report detailing the latest trends and information on cybersecurity threats. Here are some of the key data points.

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EBizCharge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Now more than ever, businesses are focusing on preventing data breaches and implementing response protocols to mitigate breaches if they occur. According to the 2023 IBM Data Breach Report , the global average cost of data breaches was $4.45 What are data breaches?

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 7, 2024

As businesses become more digital, their vulnerability to cybersecurity threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks also rises. These extra-strict access controls reduce a company’s risk of data breaches and other costly security issues. How Will a ZTNA Solution Benefit Your Company?

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The importance of cyber security for SMEs As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often become prime targets for cyber attacks, resulting in significant financial losses and data breaches, the importance of cyber security cant be emphasized enough. What are the most common cyber security threats for SMEs?

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The importance of cyber security for SMEs As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often become prime targets for cyber attacks, resulting in significant financial losses and data breaches, the importance of cyber security can’t be emphasized enough. What are the most common cyber security threats for SMEs?

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Payments Dive

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Research puts the top three industries targeted by malware as accommodation and food services, public administration and retail. This infographic gives key insights into how malware is being used by criminals to target the point-of-sale and how this phenomenon shows no signs of waning.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

Cybersecurity insurance company Chubb , which provides aid to companies affected by data breaches, has been hit by one itself, according to a report by TechCrunch. Jeffrey Zack, a spokesperson for the company, said there was “no evidence” that the breach had hit the company’s own network, adding that it was “fully operational.”

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Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2024

Cyber insurance, also called cyber liability insurance or cybersecurity insurance, covers financial losses that companies have as a result of ransomware attacks, data breaches and other cyber incidents. Ransomware is a type of malicious software attack designed to block access to a computer system until a ransom is paid.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 27, 2017

was the number one target for ransomware last year. To start, ransomware threats escalated globally through 2016 in size, number and kind. Likewise, they registered a 36 percent increase in ransomware attacks globally in the same period. It’s no surprise, then, that the written amount of ransomware has gone up and that the U.S.

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Fintech Review

APRIL 20, 2025

It covers the tools, platforms, and strategies that defend against data breaches, fraud, identity theft, and financial disruption. Attackers pursue data, funds, and access to infrastructure. The risks range from phishing and account takeovers to ransomware and insider threats. What Is Cybertech?

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The Paypers

APRIL 12, 2018

(The Paypers) Ransomware attacks are a key cybersecurity threat for global organizations, has warned Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR).

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2018

Furthermore, AIG found that more than a quarter – 26 percent – of cyber claims in 2017 cited ransomware as the primary cause of loss, compared to only 16 percent between 2013 and 2016. The news comes about a year after a major ransomware attack affected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries across the globe.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

From the Banner Health data breach in Phoenix , to the Excellus BlueCross BlueShied breach in 2015 leaking data back from 2013 , to the breach of 11 million subscribers of Premera , experts say the concern is vast and not going away. The issue also extends to device disposal practices, which are not up to snuff.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

11) that the data breach at British Airways was due to credit card skimming installed by malware hackers. Last week, British Airways announced that it was hit by a customer data breach on its website and mobile app, affecting around 380,000 card payments. The airline told CNBC that the breach took place from Aug.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

As data breaches and ransomware hacks escalate, cyber protection is becoming one of the fastest-growing insurance industry sectors, a Financial Times special report indicated. A 2014 breach at Marriott, for example, cost the chain over $100 million before fines were levied under EU rules.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

Nearly one year since GDPR came into effect, there remain uncertainties about issues like accountability in cases of data breaches at data sharing partners. Clearly, the threat of a data breach remains strong, and Norton warned it will persist as other jurisdictions begin to implement their own data protection rules.

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Fintech Review

JANUARY 21, 2025

Phishing attacks, ransomware, and data breaches are increasing in both frequency and sophistication. We explore the role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity within fintech, highlighting its capabilities, limitations, and potential future applications. Traditional cybersecurity measures are often reactive and struggle to keep pace.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

billion consumer accounts fell victim to data breaches during the first half of 2019 — to the tune of $4 million in lost revenue per breach. More than 90 percent of Americans have fallen victim to online scams, data breaches, identity theft or other forms of fraud, though certain varieties are more common than others.

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PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2019

Wolters Kluwer , which fell victim to a malware attack last week, sent a “quiet panic” through the accounting industry, with clients unable to access data and do their jobs. The city of Baltimore fell victim to a ransomware attack last week , as researchers began to dive into the risks of local-level government systems.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Their argument, reports in the Wall Street Journal said, is that small businesses are held to the same standards as large corporates when they suffer a data breach — even if the small business is found to not be at fault. Yet small businesses rarely have the resources to pay and survive fines of thousands or even millions of dollars.

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FICO

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Cybercrime, whether perpetrated through data breaches, malware, ransomware or a multitude of other attack vectors, inflicts vast monetary and reputational damage. Because it matters. The long tail of cyber vulnerability. Cybersecurity has emerged as the most critical issue for today’s enterprises.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2016

New research from Symantec estimates that over half a billion identities were stolen or exposed online last year, along with even more companies not reporting to true extent of data loss during security breaches. According to forthcoming data from the FBI, 2015 saw 2,453 reported ransomware incidents. million total.

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2016

It wouldn’t be the end of the business week in the payments industry if there weren’t another batch of news items relating to cybersecurity, data breaches and hackers. That, and much more in today’s Daily Data Dive 5-in-1: Ransomware Creator Calls It Quits. $1 LinkedIn’s Data Breach Scope.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2017

This week’s data digest is all about, well, data. The latest report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and CyberScout finds a worrying trend: 2016 was a record year for data breaches, with businesses emerging as the largest target for hackers by far. 1,093 data breaches hit entities in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2019

Organizations are ramping up cybersecurity investments in response to the ever-climbing threat of data breaches and cyberattacks. But all the money in the world to secure an organization’s back office won’t necessarily help safeguard all company data.

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Payments Source

JUNE 1, 2018

Many of these attacks have been server side ransomware and other sophisticated hacks, leading companies to examine the immature security processes and technology of application security and the insufficient expertise of development, writes Jeannie Warner, the security manager at WhiteHat Security.

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