Navigating the New Landscape of AI and Data Security Risks As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to integrate into business operations, organizations are uncovering both transformative capabilities and emerging risks to personal data. The threats have evolved, introducing vulnerabilities such as model inversion and data poisoning, making the digital landscape not…
UK Government Device Losses Raise Concerns Over Cybersecurity Recent disclosures related to the Freedom of Information Act have revealed troubling data regarding the security of UK government devices. In the last year alone, thousands of devices valued at over £1 million have reportedly been lost or stolen, raising alarm bells…
Data Security, Incident & Breach Response, Security Operations Experts Challenge the Authenticity of Claims Regarding 16 Billion Stolen Credentials Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • June 20, 2025 This carved stone head from the pre-Hispanic Olmec culture in present-day Tabasco, Mexico, is truly colossal. (Image: Andreas Wolochow/Shutterstock) Recent reports of a…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Ruling: HHS Lacks Authority to Differentiate Types of PHI for Restrictions Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 20, 2025 Image: Getty Images A recent ruling from a federal court in Texas has invalidated changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule that were enacted by the Biden…
Topics: Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Anne Wojcicki’s TTAM Research Institute Secures Purchase of Bankrupt Genomics Testing Company Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 16, 2025 Anne Wojcicki, co-founder of 23andMe, testified on June 10. Her new venture, TTAM Research Institute, has successfully bid for the bankrupt consumer genomics firm.…
Phishing and human error are identified as the primary drivers of data breaches, according to a recent survey. A newly released survey indicates that 69% of companies in the UK reported breaches to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within the last year, representing a significant increase from 53% in 2024.…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Breaches at Ocuco and Episource Impact Healthcare Clients and Patients Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 13, 2025 Ocuco, based in Ireland, and California’s Episource, have reported significant data breaches to U.S. regulators. (Image: Getty Images) Ocuco, an Ireland-based software provider…
FCA Takes Action Against Staff for Data Security Breaches The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken disciplinary measures against four employees due to violations of data security protocols. Documented through a Freedom of Information request, these infractions occurred on at least four occasions between 2022 and 2023. The FCA issued…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Data Security Startup Achieves $6B Valuation, Aims for Rapid Deployment of Unified DSPM, DLP, and Identity Solutions Michael Novinson • June 11, 2025 Jason Clark, Chief Strategy Officer, Cyera (Image: Cyera) A startup led by a former Israeli Military Intelligence leader…
