DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese artificial intelligence firm, has gained recognition for its advanced AI models that compete with systems developed by OpenAI. However, this rise to prominence has been marred by a significant security breach. Researchers from Wiz have revealed that a database associated with DeepSeek was improperly configured, allowing…
MGM Resorts Settles $45 Million Lawsuit Following Data Breach Incidents MGM Resorts has reached a $45 million settlement to resolve multiple class action lawsuits stemming from two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. This development, reported by TechCrunch, underscores the critical vulnerabilities faced…
A recent discovery by a cloud security firm has unveiled a significant vulnerability involving DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese company making waves in the artificial intelligence sector. Within just minutes of investigating DeepSeek’s security framework, the firm, Wiz, identified a publicly accessible and fully controllable database left unsecured. The compromised database…
Smith Engineering Group Targeted by Ransomware Attack Smith Group Plc, a prominent British engineering firm, has confirmed that it recently faced a ransomware attack. The incident was detected promptly by the company’s IT department, successfully containing the breach to avert additional damage. Nevertheless, the organization is currently engaged in an…
This week, ISMG has compiled various significant cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. Notable events include the exposure of sensitive data by Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities in Zyxel devices by hackers, intrusions involving infostealer malware targeting Mexican government systems, a cyberattack against the Smiths…
The 2024 Healthcare Data Breach Report has surfaced, highlighting significant vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector. The report, published by HIPAA Journal, sheds light on a series of cybersecurity incidents that have compromised sensitive health information, raising alarms about the potential threats faced by healthcare organizations. In recent months, numerous healthcare…
Governance & Risk Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VA/PT) Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber: Enhancing Risk Management and Automation in Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 29, 2025 Mark Thurmond, co-CEO and COO, Tenable (Image: Tenable) Tenable, a cybersecurity company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, has…
Cybersecurity Breach at ENGlobal Corporation Exposes Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure In a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), ENGlobal Corporation, a federal energy contractor, provided further details regarding a significant cybersecurity breach that occurred last year. The incident involved unauthorized access to the company’s IT systems, in…
A recent security oversight in the rapidly evolving AI landscape has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts. Independent researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who focuses on identifying exposed databases, commented on the alarming ease with which sensitive operational data was accessible through insufficient security measures. He noted that the open database represents a…
