Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, Industry Specific OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health: A Secure Link to Medical Records—But What Are the Implications? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 8, 2026 OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health aims to securely integrate user health information with AI capabilities, although potential risks remain. (Image: OpenAI)…
Standards, Regulations & Compliance Major Data Breach Impacts Over 650,000 Patients and Staff Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 7, 2026 New York State regulators have imposed a $500,000 settlement on OrthoNY after a significant data breach. (Image: OrthoNY) An orthopedic practice in upstate New York has agreed to a…
In what is considered one of the most extensive data breaches recorded, Yahoo has revealed that the personal data of over 1 billion user accounts was compromised in an incident dating back to August 2013. This breach is distinct from an earlier disclosure in September 2016 concerning the hacking of…
The financial landscape has experienced a significant shift with the advent of digital wallets and financial technology platforms, creating new pathways for users to manage their finances digitally. As reliance on mobile applications increases, the specter of cybersecurity threats looms large, emphasizing the necessity for robust security measures. While the…
Cyber Attacks Surge in Australia: Key Insights for Businesses The first half of 2023 has been marked by an unprecedented wave of cyber attacks in Australia, with millions of individuals losing sensitive personal information to increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. Affected sectors include finance, healthcare, and even government agencies, all grappling with…
In a troubling development for the retail sector, Forever 21 has announced a payment card data breach affecting its customers. The Los Angeles-based fast-fashion retailer revealed that hackers managed to access payment card information from various store locations, posing a significant cybersecurity risk. The incident was brought to light earlier…
Data Breach at Forever 21 Affects Customer Credit Card Information In November 2017, Forever 21, the prominent retail clothing chain, reported a significant data breach that has now been confirmed to have compromised customer credit card information across multiple store locations in the United States for several months during the…
New Delhi Introduces Comprehensive Data Protection Framework New Delhi has unveiled a set of stringent Data Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aimed at enhancing security and privacy standards for personal data processing in the digital landscape. These regulations establish clear mandates for companies, requiring them to promptly inform both users…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare State Authorities Highlight Security Lapses Leading to Illuminate Education’s Late 2021 Data Breach Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 10, 2025 Illuminate Education faces a $5.1 million settlement after a cyberattack in late 2021 that compromised data of over 3 million students. (Image: Illuminate) A…
