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Episource Data Breach Compromises 5 Million Patient Records

Data Breach Exposes Health Information of Millions Through Software Vulnerabilities In a recent cybersecurity incident, Episource, a prominent healthcare data analytics company, has reported a significant breach affecting the sensitive health information of over 5 million individuals in the United States. This breach follows a series of incidents involving third-party…

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ICE Introduces Facial Recognition Tools for Officers’ Mobile Devices

Recent Investigative Findings on ICE Detention Centers: A Troubling Overview This week, WIRED unveiled a persuasive investigation into the alarming state of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. The report, backed by numerous audio recordings and records of emergency calls, exposes a multitude of life-threatening incidents inside these…

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Berlin Regulator Directs Apple and Google to Remove DeepSeek

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Chinese AI Application Encounters Privacy Concerns in Europe Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A German data protection authority has mandated that Apple and Google remove the Chinese-developed DeepSeek AI application from their app marketplaces.…

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‘IntelBroker’ Hacker Nabbed for Series of High-Profile Data Breaches

U.S. and international law enforcement have detained a British national, believed to be the infamous hacker known as “IntelBroker,” alongside four individuals presumed to be associated with the BreachForums online marketplace for illicitly obtained data. The primary suspect, identified in an indictment as 25-year-old Kai Logan West, was apprehended in…

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Qilin Ransomware Attack on NHS Leads to Patient Fatality in the UK

A recent cyber attack attributed to the Qilin ransomware group has been officially linked to a patient’s death, highlighting serious vulnerabilities in hospital cybersecurity. The incident specifically crippled pathology services at several major NHS hospitals in London, severely disrupting critical diagnostic services and leading to significant delays in blood test…

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Feds Caution Patients and Healthcare Organizations About Phishing Scams

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Industry Specific Recent Alerts Follow Multiple Attacks on Insurers Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 27, 2025 Federal authorities, including the FBI, are alerting the public and healthcare sector about insurance-related fraud scams. (Image: FBI) Federal authorities in the U.S. have issued a warning to…

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Misconfigured AI Servers Compromise Data and Systems

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Thousands of MCP Servers Expose AI Applications to Security Risks Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • June 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent research has revealed that hundreds of model context protocol (MCP) servers are improperly configured and exposed to the public, resulting…

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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigating Potential Data Breach Claims for EmCentrix Customers

NEWTOWN, Pa., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is currently investigating potential data privacy violations stemming from a security incident at EmCentrix, a company which reported a data breach on or around August 14, 2024. For those wishing to consult with a legal expert…

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