Category data-breaches

Mitigating Cloud Breach Risk: Enhanced Identity and Configuration Controls

Enhancing Security Posture: Mitigating Cloud Breach Risks Through Improved Identity and Configuration Controls Recent cybersecurity incidents highlight the critical need for robust identity and configuration controls to reduce the risks of cloud breaches. With organizations increasingly migrating to cloud environments, understanding the vulnerabilities they’ve exposed becomes imperative for business owners…

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Hackers Expose 13,000 Credentials for Amazon, Walmart, and Brazzers Users

Hackers, identifying themselves with the collective known as “Anonymous,” have reportedly leaked over 13,000 username and password combinations associated with a range of high-profile websites. Among the affected sites are popular platforms such as Amazon, Xbox Live, and the PlayStation Network. This incident represents a significant data breach that has…

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The Argument for Banning Ransom Payments and Potential Timelines for Implementation

Cybersecurity Implications Following Recent UK Ransomware Incidents Note: This summary has been edited for clarity and conciseness. In a recent dialogue, Mathew Schwartz from Information Security Media Group conversed with Jen Ellis, founder of NextJenSecurity. Their discussion centered on the escalating ransomware threats facing businesses in the U.K., notably referencing…

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Addressing Cloud Security Gaps Through Runtime Protection

The increasing adoption of cloud-native technologies among organizations has rendered traditional security measures inadequate for combating contemporary threats. While tools such as configuration management and vulnerability scanning play important roles in securing cloud environments prior to deployment, new security vulnerabilities often emerge during runtime—when applications, containers, and workloads are operational.…

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The Need for Ongoing Oversight of AI Implementation in Healthcare

In a recent discussion, Dave Bailey, vice president at Clearwater, highlighted the critical role of governance and trust frameworks in the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare. He emphasized that the safety and accuracy of AI applications are contingent upon these frameworks, especially in clinical settings where inaccuracies can…

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A Wobbling Jenga Tower: Expert Warns NZ’s Health Cybersecurity Puts Patients at Risk – Stuff

New Zealand’s Health Cybersecurity Concerns Leave Patients Vulnerable Recent analyses have unveiled significant challenges in New Zealand’s healthcare cybersecurity framework, raising alarms about the potential for patient data exposure. Experts are warning that the country’s current security measures resemble a precariously stacked Jenga tower, which could easily collapse under pressure.…

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