Data Privacy, Data Security, Government Whistleblower Alleges Russia-linked IP Address Attempted Access During DOGE Data Breach Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 15, 2025 A whistleblower’s complaint claims DOGE personnel disabled monitoring tools to avoid detection by the National Labor Relations Board. (Image: Shutterstock) A federal whistleblower has raised significant allegations…
In a notable incident that underscores the importance of data security, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) faced a significant data breach between March and December 2020. This breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal information—specifically, Social Insurance Numbers and banking details—affecting thousands of Canadians. The incident prompted a class action…
Krafton Under Fire: Allegations of Data Breach and Potential BGMI Ban Krafton, the developer behind the popular mobile game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), is currently facing serious allegations concerning violations of data privacy. Recent reports indicate that the company has been accused of unauthorized sharing and selling of user data,…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare HHS Highlights Security Vulnerabilities in Data Breach Affecting Nearly 300,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 11, 2025 (Image: Northeast Radiology) A medical imaging firm operating in New York and Connecticut has agreed to a settlement of $350,000 with federal regulators due to potential…
While discussions around cybersecurity often focus on external threats such as phishing attacks and ransomware, an overlooked but critical vulnerability stems from the mishandling of file uploads and deliveries. In 2024, malicious file detections saw a notable increase of 14% compared to the previous year, highlighting that the real danger…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Security, Data Security Posture Management Integrated Tools for Generative AI Security and DSPM Vital to Growth Strategy Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • April 2, 2025 Howard Ting, CEO, Cyberhaven (Image: Cyberhaven) Cyberhaven, a data protection startup led by former executives from Nutanix and Palo Alto…
In a recent incident involving faculty member Xiaofeng Wang and his spouse, Nianli Ma, Indiana University (IU) has found itself at the center of a federal investigation, leading to the termination of Wang’s employment on March 28. According to Jason Covert, part of the legal team representing Wang and Ma,…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare FTC Asserts 23andMe’s Privacy Obligations Must Be Honored Amid Bankruptcy Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 31, 2025 Image credit: 23andMe The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a communication to the bankruptcy trustees of 23andMe, emphasizing that any prospective sale of the genetic testing…
Surge in Data Uploads to Generative AI Platforms Raises Concerns Over Security Risks Recent findings from the cybersecurity firm Netskope indicate a dramatic surge in the amount of sensitive internal business data uploaded to generative AI applications, revealing a startling 30-fold increase over the past year. This influx includes a…
