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Steering Through AI, Cybersecurity, and Transformation

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security Concerns Regarding Enterprise AI are Creating New Opportunities for Professionals Brandy Harris • August 27, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) The contemporary landscape of careers mirrors the dynamic nature of a river delta, where the convergence of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity is transforming…

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UK Government Held Accountable for Inaction on Data Breach Guidance | Data Protection

The UK government is under scrutiny for its delayed response in implementing recommendations from a comprehensive review concerning serious public sector data breaches. These breaches have had significant ramifications, affecting vulnerable populations including Afghans who collaborated with British military forces, victims of child sexual abuse, and approximately 6,000 disability claimants.…

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Small US Agency to Implement Substance Abuse Regulations

Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare HHS Transfers 42 CFR Enforcement Responsibilities to Office of Civil Rights Amid Significant Restructuring Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 27, 2025 HHS shifts the regulatory oversight of substance abuse disorder record confidentiality from SAMHSA to HHS OCR, which also manages HIPAA enforcement. (Image: HHS)…

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MSI Confirms Ransomware Attack, Initiates Recovery Measures

In an official statement, Taiwanese PC manufacturer MSI (Micro-Star International) acknowledged being targeted by a cyber attack. The company quickly began implementing incident response and recovery protocols after observing “network anomalies.” MSI has informed law enforcement but did not provide details regarding the timing of the attack or whether any proprietary information, like source code, was compromised. The company reported that affected systems are gradually returning to normal operations with no major impact on its financial activities. In a regulatory filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange, MSI announced plans to enhance its network and infrastructure security and advised users to obtain firmware and BIOS updates exclusively from its official website to ensure their data’s safety.

MSI, Taiwanese PC Manufacturer, Confirms Ransomware Attack In a significant cybersecurity incident, Taiwanese personal computer manufacturer Micro-Star International (MSI) has publicly acknowledged that it has suffered a ransomware attack. This confirmation follows the detection of “network anomalies,” prompting the company to swiftly activate its incident response and recovery protocols. Additionally,…

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MSI Confirms Ransomware Attack, Initiates Recovery Measures

In an official statement, Taiwanese PC manufacturer MSI (Micro-Star International) acknowledged being targeted by a cyber attack. The company quickly began implementing incident response and recovery protocols after observing “network anomalies.” MSI has informed law enforcement but did not provide details regarding the timing of the attack or whether any proprietary information, like source code, was compromised. The company reported that affected systems are gradually returning to normal operations with no major impact on its financial activities. In a regulatory filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange, MSI announced plans to enhance its network and infrastructure security and advised users to obtain firmware and BIOS updates exclusively from its official website to ensure their data’s safety.

DOGE Creates Live Replica of Social Security Data

Government, Industry Specific Department of Government Efficiency Staffers Established Unauthorized ‘Live Replica’ of SSA Data Chris Riotta • August 26, 2025 Image: Matt Gush/Shutterstock A report published Tuesday by a whistleblower reveals that staffers from the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) created an unauthorized live replica of Social…

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How NHIs Provide Value in Data Security – Security Boulevard

Value Delivery in Data Security by NHIs In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, healthcare organizations are increasingly turning to Network Health Information Exchanges (NHIs) to bolster their data security frameworks. Recent discussions have highlighted the critical role NHIs play in enhancing data security, particularly as cyber threats grow more sophisticated.…

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Sensitive Medical Cannabis Patient Data Compromised Due to Unsecured Database

In a significant data breach impacting medical marijuana patients in Ohio, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a publicly accessible database that allegedly contained highly sensitive personal information. This incident has raised concerns over data security within the burgeoning legal cannabis sector, where businesses have accumulated extensive customer data for both…

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