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…
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…
