Investigation into Microsoft’s $13 Billion OpenAI Investment Initiated in 2023 Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • March 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has decided not to proceed with an investigation into the strategic partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, following Microsoft’s substantial $13 billion investment in the…
Encryption & Key Management, Endpoint Security, Security Operations Withdrawal of Advanced Data Protection for UK Users May Have Global Repercussions Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 24, 2025 An Apple store in London, captured in August 2018. (Image: Shutterstock) Apple’s recent decision to deactivate its iCloud end-to-end encryption feature for users…
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is currently facing significant scrutiny as it implements extensive reductions in the federal workforce across the United States government. Amid ongoing lawsuits alleging that these actions infringe upon the Privacy Act of 1974, there are calls for the group to cease its activities. Recent…
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,…
