TikTok has announced its commitment to fully cooperate with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as the agency investigates the platform for alleged data breaches. This inquiry follows recent public complaints and independent investigations suggesting potential violations of Nigeria’s Data Protection Act 2023, which aims to safeguard citizens’ personal information.…
In a controversial move, the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reportedly influenced by Elon Musk, is reshaping the landscape of federal IT operations. The group is not only evaluating digital systems but is also alleged to have accessed personally identifiable information along with data typically restricted to individuals…
Alisa Viejo, United States, March 25th, 2025, CyberNewsWire One Identity, a frontrunner in unified identity security, has announced that its product, One Identity Active Roles, has been honored with the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Award in the Hybrid Active Directory Protection category. This accolade underscores One Identity’s commitment to delivering comprehensive…
Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH, Industry Specific HIPAA Compliance Audits Target Security Rule Provisions Amid Rising Cyber Threats Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 25, 2025 Image: Getty Images The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated HIPAA compliance audits of covered entities and business associates, marking the first round…
— In a recent security incident, a company responsible for pharmaceutical operations at Dayton Children’s Hospital has reported a data breach affecting sensitive employee information. The breach was identified by CPS Solutions, which disclosed that unauthorized access was gained to one of its employee email accounts. Investigations revealed that this…
Cybercriminals Leverage Custom Drivers to Evade Security Measures in MEDUSA Ransomware Campaign Cybercriminals are increasingly employing custom and compromised drivers to circumvent endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, thereby enabling undetected malicious activities. Elastic Security Labs (ESL) has uncovered a financially motivated campaign utilizing MEDUSA ransomware that deploys a loader…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a critical warning regarding the increasing risks associated with online file conversion tools. While many users rely on these tools for tasks such as converting documents to PDF or changing image formats, the FBI cautions that numerous high-ranking converters on search engines…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Gartner Highlights How Hype Can Propel Organizations Forward Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • March 25, 2025 Deepti Gopal and Dennis Xu from Gartner at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit in Mumbai Despite significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI), many…
Numotion Data Breach Affects Nearly 500,000 Individuals In a significant cybersecurity incident, Numotion, a prominent provider of complex rehabilitation technology, has reported a data breach that has impacted nearly 500,000 individuals. The company disclosed that unauthorized access to its systems may have resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal information…
