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…
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)…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
