The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has raised significant concerns regarding the actions of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), asserting that it has gained unauthorized control over several federal computer systems that manage sensitive data protected by federal law. In a recent communication to federal lawmakers, the ACLU…
AI Safeguards Under Fire: DeepSeek’s Security Oversights DeepSeek, a cutting-edge open-source AI model developed by a Chinese tech firm, has come under intense scrutiny following revelations of significant security lapses and a data breach that compromised user information and API keys. During this week’s ISMG Editors’ Panel discussion, Sam Curry,…
Data Privacy Violations Under Investigation at CODAC Behavioral Health EDELSON, Pa. – February 7, 2025 – Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a prominent national class action law firm, has launched an investigation into potential data privacy violations involving CODAC, Inc. operating as CODAC Behavioral Health. The examination follows the organization’s discovery of…
Zero-Day Vulnerability Discovered in 7-Zip Amid Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine In recent developments, security researchers have identified a zero-day vulnerability in the widely used 7-Zip archiving application, which has reportedly been exploited in connection with Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. The vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as it allows…
Data Governance, Data Privacy, Data Security Experts Express Concern Over Musk’s Team and Health Data Access Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 6, 2025 The White House’s DOGE initiative, spearheaded by Elon Musk, has begun accessing federal IT systems to investigate fraud, raising significant privacy concerns (Image: CMS) Privacy experts…
Deadline Approaches for Claims in $21M Settlement Following Major Insurance Data Breach A significant cybersecurity incident involving major insurance firms has led to a $21 million settlement, with the deadline for filing claims fast approaching. This breach has raised alarm among businesses and individuals alike, highlighting the ongoing vulnerabilities in…
Recent findings by security firm NowSecure have raised significant concerns about the security practices of certain applications. Thomas Reed, the staff product manager for Mac endpoint detection and response at Huntress, highlighted that the practice of disabling App Transport Security (ATS) presents serious risks. In an online interview, Reed emphasized…
Data Security Posture Management Gains Traction Amid Consolidation in Cybersecurity Landscape Recent developments in the cybersecurity realm highlight the growing importance of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), a critical area for organizations seeking enhanced visibility into their cloud environments. Yet, experts caution that without the integration of security controls and…
The Rising Tide of Data Breaches: A Call for Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures In recent years, the alarming trend of data breaches has underscored the urgent need for businesses to prioritize privacy and data protection. As organizations increasingly rely on digital platforms for their operations, the safeguarding of sensitive information has…
