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Texas Enacts New Law Addressing AI and Health Record Storage

Recent updates to Texas health information legislation, which came into effect on September 1, introduce several critical provisions with implications for artificial intelligence and health record data management. Regulatory attorney Rachel Rose outlines the significance of this new state law, especially for organizations within the healthcare sector. Texas Senate Bill…

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Stellantis Identifies Security Breach at Third-Party Provider Affecting North American Customers

Stellantis Reports Unauthorized Access to Customer Service Platform Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, announced on Sunday that it had identified unauthorized access to a third-party platform that supports its North American customer service operations. The automaker stated that while the incident is still being investigated, it has confirmed that…

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CISA Issues Warning: Active Exploitation of Vulnerabilities in Cisco, Hitachi, Microsoft, and Progress

On Monday, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, adding five notable security flaws affecting widely used software from Cisco, Hitachi Vantara, Microsoft Windows, and Progress WhatsUp Gold. This update underscores the urgent need for organizations to address vulnerabilities that have been…

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The Growing Threat of Data Exfiltration: Why It Poses a Bigger Risk Than Ransomware

The cybersecurity landscape has seen a notable shift in recent years, transitioning from ransomware as the primary threat to the rise of data exfiltration as a significant concern for organizations. Initially, attackers exploited vulnerabilities in various systems, reaping the rewards of cryptocurrencies while victims remained unprepared to defend against intrusions.…

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NASA and Google Develop AI ‘Doctor in a Box’ for Space Missions

In a groundbreaking development, a new artificial intelligence-powered clinical decision support system is being designed by Google and NASA to assist astronauts in diagnosing and treating medical issues during space missions, even when they cannot communicate in real time with Earth. Chris Hein, field Chief Technology Officer at Google Public…

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European Privacy Group Takes Legal Action Against TikTok and AliExpress for Unauthorized Data Transfers to China

The Austrian privacy advocacy organization None of Your Business (noyb) has filed formal complaints against several notable companies, including TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat, and Xiaomi, asserting that these firms have breached data protection regulations established by the European Union by inappropriately transferring user data to China. These complaints, lodged…

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Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: UK Hacker Arrest and BMW Data Breach

This week, significant developments in cybersecurity illustrate the evolving threat landscape. Researchers have uncovered hidden connections among ransomware groups, highlighting a shift from individual operations to a more collaborative underground marketplace. Prominent cyber incidents included major data breaches at financial institutions and luxury brands, underscoring the risks posed by insider…

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