The healthcare industry remains a frequent target for cybercriminals, and recent disclosures reveal yet another significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of over a million individuals. Community Health Center (CHC), a nonprofit healthcare organization in Connecticut, reported that hackers accessed its network in October 2024, leading to…
Cybersecurity Risks Highlighted by Recent Vulnerabilities in AI Models Recent discussions in the cybersecurity community have shed light on the persistent vulnerabilities in artificial intelligence systems, particularly concerning so-called "jailbreaks." Alex Polyakov, CEO of Adversa AI, shared insights with WIRED, explaining that the difficulty of entirely eliminating these exploits is…
The landscape of cyber threats is evolving, with new alarms raised by tech powerhouse Google regarding the exploitation of its AI chatbot, Gemini, by hackers affiliated with Iran, China, and North Korea. This acknowledgment marks a significant development in the global cybersecurity narrative, particularly as Western nations have long feared…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Government Agencies Fail to Meet 2025 Cybersecurity Enhancement Goals Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 31, 2025 The British government largely relies on outdated IT systems. (Image: Shutterstock) In a recent report, auditors have revealed that the British government is unlikely to…
In a significant security incident, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has confirmed that a security breach has resulted in unauthorized access to its source code by a group known as IntelBroker. The exposure of HPE’s intellectual property raises serious concerns among business owners about the effectiveness of their current cybersecurity measures.…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Governance & Risk Management Federal Authorities Alert on Flaws That Could Enable Systematic Exploitation of Patient Monitoring Devices Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 30, 2025 Authorities are raising concerns over vulnerabilities identified in the Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors. (Image: Epsimed) U.S. federal…
Businesses Urged to Prioritize Data Privacy Amid AI Adoption IT solutions provider CMTG is calling on businesses to carefully evaluate the privacy and data security implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies before integrating them into their operations. As AI applications like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT gain traction among Australian companies…
Tata Technologies, a prominent multinational company specializing in technology engineering based in India, recently issued a press release announcing the suspension of all its IT services. This precautionary measure was taken in response to a cyber-attack that posed risks to the organization’s digital infrastructure. Fortunately, the suspension was short-lived; services…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Google Identifies Iranian and Chinese Threat Groups as Most Active Users of AI Tools Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 30, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent disclosures from Google reveal that Iranian and Chinese threat actors are leveraging the company’s artificial intelligence…
