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Data Breach in Investment Research Exposes Personal Information of 12 Million Customers

Data Breach Exposes Millions of Customer Records at Zacks Investment Research In recent news, Zacks Investment Research, a prominent American investment analysis firm, has fallen victim to a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. Security incidents in the financial sector continue to…

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AI’s High-Stakes Challenge: Navigating Innovations and Hidden Dangers

The Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity Risks: Insights into AI Adoption and Data Privacy Recent trends indicate that artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, significantly impacting operational efficiency. At Swimlane, our latest research reveals that a remarkable 89% of organizations utilizing generative AI and large language models (LLMs)…

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SolarWinds CISO: Security Leaders Express Concern Over Personal Liability for Data Breaches

Cybersecurity Executives Face Legal Uncertainties Amidst Breach Fallout SolarWinds’ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Tim Brown, has recently highlighted a growing concern among cybersecurity leaders regarding the legal liabilities associated with data breaches occurring under their oversight. This anxiety stems from the complexities introduced by a high-profile incident linked to…

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Trump’s Staffing Changes Impact the Nation’s Cyber Defense Agency

Government, Industry Specific Officials Express Optimism and Concerns Over New Cybersecurity Leadership Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 28, 2025 The Trump administration’s cyber leadership team is starting to take shape amidst staffing changes. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent developments within the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) suggest a potential shift…

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Why Cyber Criminals Target Schools: The Risks of Selling Stolen Data

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – Recent months have witnessed a series of cybersecurity breaches impacting educational institutions across Southwest Virginia, highlighting a growing trend that has raised concerns among stakeholders. Most notably, the Target 7 team reported an ongoing investigation into Appomattox County Public Schools last week, further alarming the community.…

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How Kyocera’s CISO Addresses Cyber Risks in the Era of AI Adoption

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…

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US House Committee Halts Investigation into DOGE’s Access to DHS

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…

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Effective Strategies for Healthcare Cyber Risk Teams to Prepare for HIPAA’s Security Rule Update

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.…

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Addressing Key AI Security Threats Identified in DeepSeek-R1

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…

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