Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security U.S. Vice President Urges Europe to Embrace AI with Optimism at Paris Summit Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 11, 2025 U.S. Vice President JD Vance (Image: Shutterstock) During the AI Action Summit held in Paris, U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized…
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…
Recent findings by security firm NowSecure have raised significant concerns about the security practices of certain applications. Thomas Reed, the staff product manager for Mac endpoint detection and response at Huntress, highlighted that the practice of disabling App Transport Security (ATS) presents serious risks. In an online interview, Reed emphasized…
Security Breach Exposes Sensitive Data at UnitedHealth Group and Highlights AI Vulnerabilities In what is now considered the largest medical data breach in U.S. history, UnitedHealth Group disclosed a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The incident, which occurred in February 2024, compromised the personal and health information of…
This week, ISMG has compiled various significant cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. Notable events include the exposure of sensitive data by Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities in Zyxel devices by hackers, intrusions involving infostealer malware targeting Mexican government systems, a cyberattack against the Smiths…
Apple’s latest generation of A- and M-series chips, which power devices such as Macs, iPhones, and iPads, has been found to harbor critical vulnerabilities that can expose users’ sensitive data, including credit card information and location details accessed through browsers like Chrome and Safari. Notable affected sites include iCloud Calendar,…
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…
This week in cybersecurity began with significant developments, including the abrupt shutdown of TikTok for users in the United States late Saturday night, as the deadline approached for Apple and Google to comply with a government mandate to withdraw the popular video-sharing app from their platforms. Despite the temporary ban,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development UALink Develops Alternative to Nvidia’s NVLink to Enhance AI Accelerator Connectivity David Perera (@daveperera), Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Apple has joined the board of the Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium, a newly established group focused on…
