Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Geo Focus: Asia , Geo-Specific Concerns Mount Over Data Security of Chinese AI Platform Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • February 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Countries throughout Asia are swiftly enacting bans on the use of DeepSeek’s open-source chatbot among government officials and critical infrastructure organizations.…
In a significant data breach, sensitive information belonging to over one million Americans has been compromised, raising alarms in the cybersecurity community. This incident marks one of the largest healthcare data breaches to date, prompting heightened scrutiny from government officials and industry leaders alike. The breach, which reportedly occurred recently,…
Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Observability CEO: Going Private Will Help SolarWinds Expand Its Operational Resilience Vision Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 7, 2025 SolarWinds has announced its agreement to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for $4.4 billion, marking a significant move just six years after the IT management software…
Cybersecurity News: Recent Developments in Data Breaches and Digital Threats Amid the ongoing disruptions to established federal institutions in the United States, reports this week from WIRED have drawn attention to alarming activities involving individuals linked to Elon Musk’s initiative, commonly referred to as the Department of Government Efficiency. These…
3rd Party Risk Management, Governance & Risk Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development SysTrack LsiAgent Installer Flaw Elevates Local Privileges Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A critical vulnerability has been identified in the Microsoft installer for SysTrack LsiAgent, a product by Lakeside Software, enabling users with…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Confirms Data Breach Linked to Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has notified a group of employees that their personal information was compromised during a cyberattack in May 2023, which was conducted by attackers affiliated with the Russian government. This breach specifically targeted HPE’s Office 365…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Summit to Address Open-Source, AI Governance, and Development Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 7, 2025 Élysée Palace, the venue for the upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris (Image: Shutterstock) The prestigious Élysée Palace in Central Paris is set to welcome…
In a concerning development for cybersecurity, everyday employees are being targeted by malicious actors, encouraging them to participate in ransomware operations against their own employers. Recent insights from GroupSense, a cybersecurity firm, reveal that malware operators are not only delivering ransomware notices but are also attempting to recruit victims to…
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has raised significant concerns regarding the actions of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), asserting that it has gained unauthorized control over several federal computer systems that manage sensitive data protected by federal law. In a recent communication to federal lawmakers, the ACLU…
