Across the payments ecosystem, criminals need validated, “live” cards because stolen cards are the fuel for almost every form of online payment fraud. The sooner they confirm which cards work, the sooner they can monetize them and fraud can hide more easily. These cards include traditional consumer Visa and Mastercard branded cards from issuing banks, private label, commercial, and even gift cards.  But here’s the problem: many organizations, including banks, don’t see these

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: our founder, Lawrence Baldwin , is featured in a gripping new BBC World Service  podcast series that dives deep into one of the most remarkable  true stories  in cyber history. Listen to Cyber Hack “Evil Corp”: https://www.bbc.com/audio/brand/w13xtvg9   About the Series The BBC’s Cyber Hack series “Evil Corp” takes listeners inside the high-stakes world of international cybercrime, where hackers, governments, and investigators cross

The First Industry Benchmark on Cyber Threats Targeting Global Travel Brands Savannah, GA, October 21, 2025  — myNetWatchman today announced the release of the Travel Credential Abuse Index (TCAI) Report , a first-of-its-kind benchmark tracking credential-based cyberattacks across airlines, hotels, online travel agencies (OTAs), and car rental companies. The report delivers unprecedented visibility into how credential abuse has evolved over the past two years, revealing that

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