Audit, Governance & Risk Management, Healthcare Experts Highlight Common Security Shortcomings Across Healthcare Sector Entities Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 3, 2026 Federal auditors indicate that entities in the healthcare sector often overlook significant security vulnerabilities in web-facing applications, endangering both IT frameworks and patient data. (Image: Getty Images)…
Apple Releases Critical Security Updates Addressing Multiple Zero-Day Vulnerabilities On Thursday, Apple announced a series of crucial security updates across its ecosystem, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and the Safari web browser. These updates specifically target numerous vulnerabilities, prominently featuring three newly identified zero-days that are reportedly being actively…
Safeguarding the Software Supply Chain: A Crucial Aspect of Cybersecurity Resilience In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, the imperative of protecting the software supply chain has emerged as a paramount concern for organizations worldwide. Reports indicate a series of sophisticated attacks aimed at compromising software vendors, which poses significant…
Many small teams still rely on spreadsheets to share login credentials, perceiving it as a straightforward method. However, this approach poses significant risks. A single copied link, an overlooked file, or a reused password can expose sensitive information to potential attackers. In fact, compromised credentials remain one of the leading…
Barracuda Warns of Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Email Security Gateway Cybersecurity provider Barracuda has issued a cautionary statement regarding a zero-day vulnerability exploited to compromise its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances. This issue, identified as CVE-2023-2868, is characterized as a remote code injection flaw that affects multiple versions of the software,…
In a concerning development for global cybersecurity, Xiaomi, China’s leading smartphone manufacturer and the third largest in the world, has come under scrutiny for allegedly transmitting sensitive user data, such as IMEI numbers, phone numbers, and text messages, back to servers in Beijing. This revelation has raised significant alarm, particularly…
Cybersecurity Alert: Protecting Against Holiday Shopping Scams As the holiday shopping season approaches, encompassing the bustling days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, an increased risk of cyber criminal activity emerges, prompting urgent attention from both consumers and retailers alike. This year, Black Friday falls on November 28, 2014, followed…
Cybersecurity Implications Following Recent UK Ransomware Incidents Note: This summary has been edited for clarity and conciseness. In a recent dialogue, Mathew Schwartz from Information Security Media Group conversed with Jen Ellis, founder of NextJenSecurity. Their discussion centered on the escalating ransomware threats facing businesses in the U.K., notably referencing…
In a recent discussion, Dave Bailey, vice president at Clearwater, highlighted the critical role of governance and trust frameworks in the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare. He emphasized that the safety and accuracy of AI applications are contingent upon these frameworks, especially in clinical settings where inaccuracies can…
