Solara Medical Supplies Agrees to $3M Settlement Over HIPAA Violations In a significant case highlighting the vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector, Solara Medical Supplies has agreed to pay $3 million to settle allegations of violations pertaining to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), specifically concerning security and breach…
On Wednesday, security researcher Wladimir Palant exposed significant violations of Google Chrome’s extension submission policies. These policies, designed to protect users, explicitly prohibit third-party developers from manipulating the presentation and ranking of their extensions in the Chrome Web Store. Specifically, Google’s guidelines disallow practices such as duplicating extensions that serve…
Volkswagen Data Leak, DoubleClickjacking, and China’s Denial of Hacking US Treasury In recent headlines, significant cybersecurity incidents have emerged, highlighting the ongoing challenges businesses face in protecting sensitive information. Volkswagen has reported a substantial data leak affecting thousands of customers, raising concerns about the potential misuse of personal data. This…
Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations Researcher Unveils Bitpixie Attack Techniques to Extract Encryption Keys Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock Recent research has unveiled a previously addressed vulnerability within the Windows BitLocker disk encryption system that remains exploitable. This flaw poses significant risks, potentially allowing attackers…
Data Breach at Regional Care Affects 225,000 Individuals Source: SecurityWeek A significant data breach has occurred at Regional Care, impacting approximately 225,000 individuals. The breach has raised alarms regarding the security of sensitive personal information contained within the healthcare sector, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in data protection mechanisms. This incident underscores…
Vercara’s 2024 Consumer Trust & Risk Report Highlights Cybersecurity Perspectives Among U.S. Consumers HERNDON, Va., December 16, 2024—Vercara, a prominent provider of cloud-based security services, has released the second edition of its Consumer Trust & Risk Report, shedding light on consumer attitudes toward data breaches and brand trust. The findings…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Key Announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2024: Advancements in AI and Copilot Technology Yamini Kalra • December 10, 2024 Source: Microsoft During the recent Microsoft Ignite 2024 event in Chicago, advanced artificial intelligence took the forefront, with CEO Satya Nadella highlighting its role as “the most…
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