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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Data Breach Claims for Anne Arundel Dermatology Customers

Data Breach Investigation at Anne Arundel Dermatology Raises Privacy Concerns NEWTOWN, Pa., July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP has initiated an investigation into data privacy violations stemming from a recent incident involving Anne Arundel Dermatology. The healthcare provider reported a significant data breach that was detected around February…

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How China’s Patriotic ‘Honkers’ Transformed into Elite Cyber Spies

Topsec and Venustech have been implicated in assisting cyber activities linked to state-sponsored initiatives in China. Notably, Topsec has employed several former Honkers, including the founder of the Honker Union of China. The company’s founder previously stated that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) directed its operations. In 2015, Topsec was…

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UK Creative Community and Big Tech Engage in AI Copyright Discussions

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development , Standards, Regulations & Compliance New Working Group Initiated Following Two Unsuccessful Attempts to Address AI Training Challenges Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • July 18, 2025 The U.K. government initiated its latest discussions between creative owners and the AI…

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Missouri Implements New Data Breach Notification Law for Insurers: 10 Essential Insights for Insurers and Licensed Entities | Fisher Phillips

Missouri Strengthens Cybersecurity Regulations for Insurance Entities In response to rising cybersecurity threats, Missouri has enacted new legislation aimed at enhancing data security protocols for insurance companies and related licensed entities. On July 2, Governor Mike Parson signed into law House Bill 974, known as “The Insurance Data Security Act.”…

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Numerous MoD Data Breaches Uncovered Amid Security Concerns Following Afghan Data Incident

Data Breaches at the Ministry of Defence Raise Significant Security Concerns Recent revelations have unveiled hundreds of data breaches at the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), intensifying scrutiny over its capability to safeguard sensitive information against cyber threats. In 2023-24 alone, the MoD reported 569 incidents, an increase from 550…

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Data Exposure at Adoption Agency Unveils Sensitive Information About Children and Parents

Exposed Adoption Data Raises Privacy Concerns for Gladney Center In late June, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a publicly accessible database containing sensitive information related to the adoption process. The database, linked to the Texas-based nonprofit Gladney Center for Adoption, raised immediate alarms due to its implications for vulnerable children…

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