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Microsoft debuts Copilot Checkout at NRF 2026, allowing users to buy products from Shopify, Etsy, and more directly inside the AI chat window.
PrestaShop patches a 9.1 critical flaw (CVE-2025-61922) in the Checkout module. Attackers can hijack accounts via email. PoC available.
PayPal seeks an industrial bank charter in Utah to cut reliance on partners, fund small businesses directly, and consolidate its growing cryptocurrency and PYUSD stablecoin operations.
Perplexity launched a new AI shopping tool in the U.S. that offers deeply personalized search and enables instant purchases through PayPal, rivaling ChatGPT and Google.
A severe server incident at Cloudflare caused widespread internet disruption, making major sites like X, ChatGPT, Canva, and PayPal inaccessible. A fix is being deployed.
PayPal partnered with OpenAI to adopt the Agentic Commerce Protocol, allowing 400M users to securely purchase products directly within the ChatGPT interface by 2026.
Perplexity AI has partnered with PayPal and Venmo to offer users complimentary access to a Perplexity Pro subscription and its AI-powered Comet browser.
PayPal introduces "Pay with Crypto," allowing US merchants to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies, with funds converting to fiat or PYUSD at low transaction fees (0.99% for first year).PayPal, Crypto Payments, Cryptocurrency, Merchants, Bitcoin, Ethereum, PYUSD, Stablecoin, Transaction Fees, US
PayPal partners with Selfbook, letting users book hotels directly in the app with exclusive discounts and seamless checkout. An 84% booking increase noted!
FortiGuard Labs discovers malicious NPM packages targeting PayPal users. Attackers use deceptive tactics to steal usernames, paths, and hostnames
Beware of the new PayPal scam targeting users with fake ads and fraudulent pay links designed to deceive and exploit.
Stay vigilant against PayPal phishing attacks. Learn about a sophisticated phishing tactic that tricks even the most cautious users.
Uncover the vulnerabilities in major digital wallet systems. Discover how stolen and canceled payment cards can be used for unauthorized transactions.