Microsoft Establishes Advanced Planning Unit to Anticipate AI Impacts In a strategic move to better understand the implications of artificial intelligence on society and the economy, Microsoft has launched a new research unit within its AI division. This "Advanced Planning Unit" (APU) is tasked with analyzing the potential effects of…
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…
The Cybersecurity Risks of Messaging Apps in Organizational Communication February 2—Messaging applications like WhatsApp and Telegram, initially intended for personal interactions, have become essential tools for organizational communication in today’s fast-paced business environment. These platforms facilitate the management of daily tasks, the sharing of critical information, and prompt decision-making. The…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Endpoint Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Seraphic Security Secures $29 Million in Series B Funding to Enhance Browser Security and AI Governance Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 31, 2025 Ilan Yeshua, Co-founder and CEO of Seraphic Security (Image: Seraphic Security) A California-based startup focused…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 31, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent security research has highlighted significant vulnerabilities within the large language models (LLMs) produced by DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm. Notably, these weaknesses were uncovered in their prominent R1 reasoning…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Google Identifies Iranian and Chinese Threat Groups as Most Active Users of AI Tools Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 30, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent disclosures from Google reveal that Iranian and Chinese threat actors are leveraging the company’s artificial intelligence…
Legal Ramifications of Data Breaches: Exploring the Star Health Insurance Incident This article delves into the legal consequences of personal data breaches under Indian law, particularly focusing on the responsibilities of the data-holding company, the breach perpetrators, and the impacted individuals. By examining the recent data breach involving Star Health…
In the final days of the Biden administration, a proposed overhaul of the HIPAA Security Rule faced predictions of modification under the incoming Trump administration, according to regulatory attorney Sharon Klein from the law firm Blank Rome. Klein emphasized the necessity of updating the Security Rule, which has remained largely…
The evolving landscape of cybersecurity is increasingly influenced by advancements in artificial intelligence and a growing sense of instability, which has left many cybersecurity professionals feeling overwhelmed. As Jeff Moss, founder of the Black Hat conference, aptly noted, the current environment can often feel like “everything, everywhere, all at once.”…
