In a perplexing development that has raised eyebrows in the academic and cybersecurity communities, Xiaofeng Wang, a distinguished computer scientist at Indiana University, has seemingly vanished from public view. Wang, who has dedicated the past two decades to advancing knowledge in cryptography, privacy, and cybersecurity, has had his university profile,…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into TikTok and Truecaller amidst concerns regarding potential data breaches. This initiative aims to ensure that both companies adhere to the stipulations set forth in the Nigeria Data Protection Act. Vincent Olatunji, the NDPC’s national commissioner and Chief Executive Officer,…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has initiated an investigation into TikTok and Truecaller regarding potential data breaches connected to compliance failures under the Nigeria Data Protection Act. This announcement was made by Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, during a press conference…
Privacy Laws in the U.S.: A Complex Landscape In an age where our online interactions are increasingly scrutinized, understanding who is managing our personal data becomes crucial. While those ubiquitous “Accept Cookies” banners might seem trivial, they signify a deeper issue regarding how personal data is collected and managed in…
Data Privacy Investigation Launched Following Breach at Boart Longyear Group Newtown, Pa., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national law firm specializing in class action cases, is actively investigating a potential data privacy breach involving Boart Longyear Group, Ltd. The global mineral exploration company identified unusual activities…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Additional Insights: U.S. Health Data Privacy Enforcement, The Reality Versus Hype of LLMs in Security Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • February 28, 2025 Clockwise from top left: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Marianne Kolbasuk McGee, Tom Field This week’s discussion features four editors from…
A clinical research firm based in Dallas, Texas, has suffered a significant data breach, exposing sensitive personal health records of more than 1.6 million individuals, all due to a lack of security authentication. Recent investigations revealed that a poorly configured healthcare database, which contains over 1.6 million records from medical…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Related: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Impact Financial Markets, SailPoint IPO Reflects Industry Trends Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • February 14, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tom Field, Michael Novinson, and Chris Riotta This week’s update from ISMG editors features an in-depth discussion…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security U.S. Vice President Urges Europe to Embrace AI with Optimism at Paris Summit Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 11, 2025 U.S. Vice President JD Vance (Image: Shutterstock) During the AI Action Summit held in Paris, U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized…
