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Biden Administration Unveils ‘AI Strategic Plan’ for the Department of Health and Human Services

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH As Time Runs Short, Biden Administration Releases Updated AI Strategic Framework for HHS Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 10, 2025 The Biden administration has released a new AI strategic roadmap for HHS (Image: HHS) In its final days in office, the Biden…

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T-Mobile Faces Lawsuit Following Major Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information of 79 Million Americans

A recent lawsuit has been filed against T-Mobile, alleging that the telecommunications giant has failed to rectify ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities that contributed to a substantial data breach affecting millions of Americans. The action, initiated by the Office of the Attorney General in Washington State, claims that T-Mobile violated the state’s…

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The Looming Conflict Regarding Chinese Cyber Threats

Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: Cybersecurity Tech Leader Amit Yoran’s Life, Leadership, and Legacy Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • January 10, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tom Field, Michael Novinson, and Chris Riotta In a recent panel discussion, editors from the Information…

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Florida Company Penalized $337K by Federal Authorities for Data Lost in Cyberattack

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare USR Holdings Faces HIPAA Settlement Following Breach Affecting Nearly 3,000 Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 9, 2025 Federal regulators have sanctioned USR Holdings for a HIPAA breach involving data deletion that impacted nearly 3,000 patients. (Image: USR Holdings) USR Holdings, a behavioral…

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School Software Provider Becomes Latest Victim in Major Personal Data Breach • North Dakota Monitor

Massive Data Breach Compromises Sensitive Information in Education Sector PowerSchool, a California-based provider of educational software, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting millions of students and their families across the United States. This breach exploits vulnerabilities within PowerSchool’s platform, which is widely used by educational institutions for managing student…

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Biden’s Final Cybersecurity Order Will Encounter Political Challenges

Digital Identity, Government, Industry Specific Concerns Rise Over Potential Disruption of Biden’s Cybersecurity Initiatives Under Trump Administration Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 9, 2025 The Biden administration is preparing a cybersecurity executive order amid an uncertain political landscape. (Image: Shutterstock) As the Biden administration approaches its conclusion, it is poised…

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The School Shootings Were Fabricated, But the Fear Was Authentic.

During the festive season between Christmas Eve and New Year’s, a new wave of swatting incidents targeted nearly a hundred public figures, including prominent politicians and law enforcement authorities. Among the victims were U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly, as well as…

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Cyber Attack on PowerSchool Software Could Affect 45 Million Students in the U.S.

A recent data breach at PowerSchool, a widely utilized software platform in K-12 education across the United States, has raised significant alarms. This cyber incident has the potential to compromise the sensitive information of more than 45 million students and educational staff, igniting concern among the public and officials regarding…

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US Passage of UN Cybercrime Treaty Encountering Significant Challenges

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government US Senate Faces Challenges in Ratifying Controversial UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Widespread Alarm Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 8, 2025 The U.S. Senate’s ratification of the UN cybercrime treaty appears unlikely. (Image: Shutterstock) The incoming Trump administration seems poised to sidestep the contentious United…

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