HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance HHS Proposes New Encryption and Cybersecurity Standards for Healthcare Organizations Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 27, 2024 Recent high-profile breaches have targeted sensitive healthcare data. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is intensifying its digital security measures in response to…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that Marriott International and its subsidiary, Starwood Hotels, develop and enforce a comprehensive data security program due to a series of significant failures that resulted in massive data breaches. This action comes after Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood in 2016, which was marred by…
Unsecured Database Exposes Millions of Records at Builder.ai In a serious cybersecurity incident, Builder.ai, a London-based AI development platform, has faced significant scrutiny after a massive database was discovered publicly accessible without password protection or encryption. This database contained approximately 3 million records, amounting to an alarming 1.29 terabytes of…
In 2024, the landscape of healthcare cybersecurity faced unprecedented challenges, marked by a surge in cyberattacks that significantly threatened patient safety and data privacy. Heading into 2025, however, there are glimmers of hope, including the implementation of enhanced security controls and new regulatory measures aimed at bolstering defenses against these…
Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks pose a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, allowing attackers to intercept and potentially manipulate communications between two entities without their knowledge. This type of attack is especially alarming in digital environments where sensitive information, such as login credentials and personal data, is transmitted. The following analysis…
In a recent discussion at a tech industry event, Signal CEO Meredith Whittaker emphasized the organization’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive and diverse technology landscape. She articulated that the aim is to move away from a model dominated by a handful of corporations, advocating for an ecosystem that is…
A significant data breach has recently emerged involving SL Data Services, a data broker based in the United States. This breach has resulted in the exposure of 644,869 sensitive records that were found to be publicly accessible online without adequate security measures, such as password protection or encryption. The database,…
Navigating the Shift to Quantum-Safe Cryptography: Addressing Cybersecurity Threats As the landscape of quantum computing rapidly evolves, both cybersecurity professionals and enterprise executives are beginning to confront a future where established encryption mechanisms, fundamental to today’s digital infrastructure, may be compromised. This emerging risk, characterized by quantum-enabled cyberattacks, warrants urgent…
Major Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal Information In a significant cybersecurity incident, SL Data Services, LLC, operating under the name Propertyrec, has suffered a massive data breach that has exposed over 644,000 records amounting to 713 GB of sensitive information. This incident raises serious concerns about the potential for identity…
