Kyocera’s Chief Information Security Officer, Andrew Smith, discusses proactive strategies for addressing the cyber risks linked to AI technologies and outlines actionable steps businesses can take for implementation. Since the explosive popularity of AI, especially following the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, discussions surrounding this technology have gained significant…
Government, Industry Specific Republicans Reject Inquiry into Cyber Workforce Reductions and DOGE Access to Federal Networks Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 26, 2025 U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie Thompson during a February 26, 2025 committee markup. (Image: U.S. House of Representatives) In a recent session, Republican members…
Established in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has served as the benchmark for U.S. healthcare providers, health organizations, and entities handling health data to safeguard the privacy and security of electronic public health information (ePHI). It also stipulates penalties for non-compliance. In January 2025, the U.S.…
DeepSeek has emerged as a leading player in the artificial intelligence space, recently surpassing ChatGPT to become the most downloaded app on smartphones. This surge in adoption is largely due to its user-friendly interface and advanced capabilities. However, security analysts from Qualys have identified alarming vulnerabilities within DeepSeek-R1, highlighting significant…
Data Breach at Genea Fertility: Sensitive Patient Information Compromised In a significant cybersecurity incident, Genea Fertility, a prominent IVF provider in Australia, has confirmed that all patient-related data was accessible to attackers, raising alarms about identity theft among both current and former clients. The breach, which the company identified as…
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the Philippines witnessed a substantial leak of over 700,000 accounts, according to Surfshark, a cybersecurity firm headquartered in the Netherlands. While the country ranks 27th out of 250 nations and territories in terms of total data breaches, it has seen a remarkable decrease of…
Live Webinar: Evaluating Cybersecurity Proposals – Unveiling the Essential Insights In the realm of cybersecurity, the scrutiny and evaluation of proposals can be a decisive factor for businesses seeking to enhance their defenses against increasingly sophisticated threats. A live webinar titled "Evaluating Cybersecurity Proposals – The Secret Formula" will delve…
Niva Bupa Investigates Potential Data Breach Amid Rising Cybersecurity Concerns India’s Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company has launched an investigation into a possible data breach following claims from an anonymous source that they possess sensitive customer information. In a statement released Friday, the company reported receiving an email from a…
Title: Leonard Wall Joins Splunk as Observability Advisor In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, Leonard Wall has taken on the role of Observability Advisor at Splunk, bringing over 20 years of seasoned expertise in critical areas such as observability, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation. His appointment is…
