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How the EU Data Act Restores User Control

Data Governance, Data Security, Finance & Banking Newly Implemented Rule to Boost Cloud Competition and AI Development Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • September 25, 2025 Shaun Hurst, principal regulatory advisor, Smarsh The European Union’s Data Act has entered its second phase of implementation, fundamentally reshaping the data landscape by empowering users…

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Vendors Veradigm and ApolloMD Share Insights on Health Data Breaches

3rd Party Risk Management, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Recent Breaches Uncover Cyber Risks to Patient Records Associated with Third-Party Vendors Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 24, 2025 Healthcare providers frequently face IT interruptions and the cleanup of data breaches involving third-party vendors. (Image: Getty Images) The healthcare sector…

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Customer Names and Emails Compromised

In a troubling development for the automotive sector, Stellantis NV, the global company behind well-known brands such as Jeep, Chrysler, and Fiat, has reported a data breach that has exposed customer information via a third-party service provider. The breach impacted the company’s North American customer service operations, revealing personal data…

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Two Eye Care Practice Strategies Impact 260,000 Patients and Staff

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Recent Cyberattacks Target Ophthalmology Practices in South Dakota and Florida Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 16, 2025 Major hacking breaches have affected the Retina Group of Florida and Black Hills Regional Eye Institute this year. (Image: Retina Group of Florida,…

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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.