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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Report Also Highlights Threats Associated with North Korea and Iran Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock OpenAI’s latest threat report reveals that Chinese influence operations are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to conduct surveillance and disinformation campaigns. These…
Niva Bupa Investigates Potential Data Breaches Following Threat Actor Claims Niva Bupa, a prominent health insurance provider, has launched an investigation into potential data breaches following claims made by an unidentified threat actor. This development raises significant concerns regarding the security of sensitive data held by the company. The investigation…
On Friday, the cryptocurrency sector was rocked by a massive heist, with reports indicating that attackers linked to North Korea siphoned $1.5 billion worth of digital assets from Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Dubai. This incident marks the largest theft in the history of digital currencies, raising significant alarms…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Australia Imposes Ban on Kaspersky Software amid Security Concerns Akshaya Asokan • February 24, 2025 The Australian government has officially banned the use of Kaspersky Lab products across its public sector, citing significant security risks associated with foreign…
