A recent analysis conducted by Cybernews Business Digital Index (BDI) has unveiled critical cybersecurity deficiencies among the world’s leading oil and gas companies. Alarmingly, 69% of these corporations received grades of D or F, highlighting significant vulnerabilities across their cybersecurity measures. Moreover, over half of the firms faced at least…
Adidas, the renowned global sportswear brand, has confirmed it was targeted in a recent cyber attack that resulted in the theft of customer data. The breach involved unauthorized access to personal details, including contact information and account credentials of users. While Adidas has not specified the number of individuals affected,…
The landscape of consumer health and wellness technologies is experiencing significant regulatory shifts due to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications. According to regulatory attorney Lily Li of Metaverse Law, these technologies often escape the purview of HIPAA, instead falling under new, stringent state privacy laws.…
A significant cybersecurity incident has been uncovered, compromising the sensitive personal and financial details of hundreds of thousands of individuals in the United States. The breach, disclosed in a recent filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, involves Harbin Clinic, a healthcare organization based in Georgia, revealing that…
Soledad Antelada Toledano: A Leading Voice in Cybersecurity Security Advisor, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud Soledad Antelada Toledano serves as a Security Advisor within the Google Cloud Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Public Sector. In this role, she engages with public sector clients, offering…
Recent research conducted by experts from Michigan State University, Yale, and Johns Hopkins has identified ransomware as the primary factor behind health data breaches in the United States. This malicious software compromises victims’ files or systems, demanding payment in exchange for regaining access to compromised data. Notably, four hospitals in…
A new report highlights the considerable cybersecurity threat posed by third-party breaches to fintech companies. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Recent analysis from SecurityScorecard reveals that 41.8% of data breaches affecting prominent fintech organizations can be traced back to third-party vendors. This alarming statistic is part of the 2025 sector report, which…
Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific Homeland Security Chief Asserts Trump Budget Bolsters Cybersecurity David Perera (@daveperera) • May 20, 2025 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifying before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. (Image: ) During a Senate committee hearing, Democrats expressed concern about budget cuts proposed by the Trump…
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing technologies is reshaping our online interactions. AI tools like ChatGPT, which employ deep learning to produce human-like responses, are now ubiquitous across various domains, from customer service to content generation. However, these innovations also come with heightened cybersecurity risks,…
