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Details of the Orange Data Breach Following the HellCat Ransomware Attack

Orange Group, a prominent telecommunications provider headquartered in France, has revealed a significant data breach at its Romanian branch, attributed to a cybercriminal identified as “Rey,” with ties to the infamous HellCat ransomware group. This incident has compromised the personal information of over 380,000 email addresses along with other confidential…

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Australia Penalizes Telegram Over Delays in Investigating Violent Content

Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Geo Focus: Australia , Geo-Specific eSafety Regulator Calls Out Telegram on Extremist and Child Sexual Content Management Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • February 25, 2025     Image: Shutterstock In a significant enforcement action, Australia’s eSafety regulator has imposed a fine of nearly AU$1 million on…

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I Frozen My Eggs with Genea: What Should I Do If My Data Gets Hacked?

In a troubling turn of events within Australia’s healthcare sector, Genea, a prominent fertility clinic, has confirmed a major data breach affecting numerous patients who have undergone egg freezing procedures. The breach was identified on February 14, 2025, when Genea detected suspicious activity on its network, leading to an immediate…

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Female Founders Launch Cloud Security Technology Set to Transform AI Protection

In the mid-2010s, Alex Zenla, while delving into internet-of-things (IoT) security, identified a significant issue. The limited processing power of IoT devices hindered their ability to implement cloud-based security measures effectively, unlike traditional PCs and servers equipped with advanced processors. This disparity left many embedded devices directly connected to local…

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Effective Strategies for Healthcare Cyber Risk Teams to Prepare for HIPAA’s Security Rule Update

Established in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has served as the benchmark for U.S. healthcare providers, health organizations, and entities handling health data to safeguard the privacy and security of electronic public health information (ePHI). It also stipulates penalties for non-compliance. In January 2025, the U.S.…

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AI Hijacked: New Jailbreak Exploits Chain of Thought Mechanisms

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Researchers Expose Vulnerabilities in AI Models: o1, o3, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, and DeepSeek-R1 Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 25, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent study has identified significant vulnerabilities in advanced artificial intelligence chatbots, revealing how certain models can…

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VectraRx Mail Pharmacy Services Alerts 109,000 Individuals of Data Breach – HIPAA Journal

VectraRx Mail Pharmacy Services has recently disclosed a data breach impacting approximately 109,000 individuals. This incident underscores the growing risks associated with cybersecurity, particularly in the healthcare sector, where sensitive patient information is frequently targeted by malicious actors. The breach was reported in a statement published by the company, detailing…

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Job Scam Posing as ‘OpenAI’ Targets International Workers via Telegram

In recent developments, a significant call for scrutiny has emerged around an alleged scam associated with “OpenAi-etc,” which reportedly targeted over 6,000 individuals in Bangladesh. The complaints lodged with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suggest that victims, spanning ages from teenagers to those in their fifties, were misled into investing…

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Addressing Key AI Security Threats Identified in DeepSeek-R1

DeepSeek has emerged as a leading player in the artificial intelligence space, recently surpassing ChatGPT to become the most downloaded app on smartphones. This surge in adoption is largely due to its user-friendly interface and advanced capabilities. However, security analysts from Qualys have identified alarming vulnerabilities within DeepSeek-R1, highlighting significant…

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