Legal Ramifications of Data Breaches: Exploring the Star Health Insurance Incident This article delves into the legal consequences of personal data breaches under Indian law, particularly focusing on the responsibilities of the data-holding company, the breach perpetrators, and the impacted individuals. By examining the recent data breach involving Star Health…
DeepSeek, a service catering to an international user base, has announced the collection of data from various external sources, including partnerships with tech giants such as Google and Apple. When users sign up for DeepSeek using these platforms, the service obtains specific information that may include mobile advertising identifiers, hashed…
Mobile Wi-Fi Use: Security Risks and Best Practices for Business Owners In an increasingly interconnected world, mobile devices serve as essential tools for communication, internet access, and task management. Among the critical features enhancing this connectivity is Wi-Fi, which enables users to go online when cellular networks are not available…
Concerns Arise Over Undersea Cable Damage as Sweden Investigates Possible Sabotage The Baltic Sea has become the focus of heightened security concerns following the seizure of a vessel by Swedish authorities in relation to alleged sabotage of an undersea communication cable between Sweden and Latvia. This incident follows a series…
Massive Cybersecurity Breach Hits Change Healthcare, Impacting 190 Million Individuals Change Healthcare, a major player in healthcare payment processing, has reported an alarming increase in the number of individuals affected by a recent cyberattack. According to UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Change Healthcare, the current tally of breach victims…
Cyberattack Disrupts New Registrations at China-Backed AI Platform DeepSeek DeepSeek, an emerging AI platform backed by Chinese interests, is currently grappling with a significant cyberattack that has hindered its new user registration process. The company acknowledged the breach through a statement on its website, advising potential users that due to…
Data Breach Notification, Data Privacy, Data Security RansomHub Data Breach Affects Tens of Thousands at HCF Facilities Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 27, 2025 HCF’s Hemfield Manor facility recorded the most significant breach tied to the company’s hacking incident. (Image: HCF) A significant data breach affecting a network of…
CNDH Urges Enhanced Regulations for Data Privacy Protection Amid Growing Breaches In a significant move highlighting rising concerns about data security, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has called for stricter regulations to address data privacy breaches. This announcement comes as part of a broader initiative to enhance the protection…
Cybercriminals, often referred to as “Yahoo Boy” scammers, are increasingly employing sophisticated tactics to target individuals online. Operating predominantly through social media and messaging platforms, these fraudsters exploit anonymity by impersonating members of the opposite sex, often using images obtained from various profiles without consent. Their scams vary widely, but…
