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…
In recent cybersecurity incidents, two healthcare organizations, Frederick Health and New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), are dealing with substantial disruptions due to ransomware attacks that occurred within the past week. Frederick Health issued a statement on January 27, revealing that it had “recently identified a ransomware event.” The organization…
DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese artificial intelligence firm, has gained recognition for its advanced AI models that compete with systems developed by OpenAI. However, this rise to prominence has been marred by a significant security breach. Researchers from Wiz have revealed that a database associated with DeepSeek was improperly configured, allowing…
MGM Resorts Settles $45 Million Lawsuit Following Data Breach Incidents MGM Resorts has reached a $45 million settlement to resolve multiple class action lawsuits stemming from two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. This development, reported by TechCrunch, underscores the critical vulnerabilities faced…
A recent discovery by a cloud security firm has unveiled a significant vulnerability involving DeepSeek, a prominent Chinese company making waves in the artificial intelligence sector. Within just minutes of investigating DeepSeek’s security framework, the firm, Wiz, identified a publicly accessible and fully controllable database left unsecured. The compromised database…
Smith Engineering Group Targeted by Ransomware Attack Smith Group Plc, a prominent British engineering firm, has confirmed that it recently faced a ransomware attack. The incident was detected promptly by the company’s IT department, successfully containing the breach to avert additional damage. Nevertheless, the organization is currently engaged in an…
This week, ISMG has compiled various significant cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. Notable events include the exposure of sensitive data by Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities in Zyxel devices by hackers, intrusions involving infostealer malware targeting Mexican government systems, a cyberattack against the Smiths…
The 2024 Healthcare Data Breach Report has surfaced, highlighting significant vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector. The report, published by HIPAA Journal, sheds light on a series of cybersecurity incidents that have compromised sensitive health information, raising alarms about the potential threats faced by healthcare organizations. In recent months, numerous healthcare…
