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…
Data Breaches Expose Vulnerabilities in Location Data Industry A significant data breach has recently come to light involving Gravy Analytics, a prominent player in the location data industry and the parent company of Venntel. The breach reportedly compromises sensitive location data harvested from smartphones, potentially affecting millions of individuals whose…
In recent legislative developments, a new law has emerged that categorizes the distribution, maintenance, and updating of certain applications, including their source code, as “unlawful.” This law aims to restrict entities from enabling the continued operation of applications like TikTok within the United States. Specific provisions include barring app stores,…
Governance & Risk Management, Privacy Plaintiffs Sue Apple, Alleging Eavesdropping via Siri Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Apple Inc. has agreed to a $95 million settlement in response to a lawsuit alleging that the technology giant unlawfully recorded conversations through its Siri virtual assistant. Plaintiffs claimed…
