The issue of healthcare security has been at the forefront of the national dialogue for the past decade, as technology advancements, malicious actors, and increasing digital data in the medical field have all worked together to make healthcare cybersecurity a serious challenge. As the industry continues to work to mitigate risks, particularly around patient data,… Continue reading Our health care system may soon receive a much-needed cybersecurity boost
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The New York Times prohibits using its content to train AI models
In an unprecedented move, The New York Times has announced that it will no longer allow the use of its content for artificial intelligence (AI) model training. The decision follows recent reports that IBM was using New York Times articles to train an AI model for its Natural Language Understanding platform. According to reports, the… Continue reading The New York Times prohibits using its content to train AI models
Fintech is a mess. Is BaaS the outlier?
Today more than ever, the financial technology industry, or Fintech, is in a state of disarray. Companies, investors, policymakers, and incumbents are simultaneously grappling with how to keep pace with a rapidly shifting landscape. Yet, among these tumultuous times, one technology seems to rise to the challenge—Business-as-a-Service, or BaaS. BaaS, which leverages cloud computing and… Continue reading Fintech is a mess. Is BaaS the outlier?
The FBI is investigating a multiple-state hospital ransomware attack
A nationwide hospital ransomware attack compromised the data of numerous healthcare providers in late July, and the FBI is now initiating an investigation into the incident. On July 27, a malicious ransomware dubbed “NetWalker” infiltrated computer systems of multiple hospitals in at least 6 states; the targets included two hospitals in California, one in New… Continue reading The FBI is investigating a multiple-state hospital ransomware attack
Multiple Chinese APTs establish major beachheads inside sensitive infrastructure
In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in cyberattacks from Chinese Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Not only are they targeting government departments and private businesses, but they are also breaching confidential infrastructure networks, leading to large-scale attacks with potentially devastating consequences. Security experts have long sought to uncover the source of these attacks… Continue reading Multiple Chinese APTs establish major beachheads inside sensitive infrastructure
Multiple Chinese APTs establish major beachheads inside US infrastructure
In recent years, the United States has been the target of multiple increasingly sophisticated attacks from advanced persistent threat (APT) actors originating from China. These malicious actors have been observed attempting to acquire sensitive intellectual property, personal data, and government secrets. While the US has long been familiar with the threat of Chinese cyber espionage,… Continue reading Multiple Chinese APTs establish major beachheads inside US infrastructure
CISA’s security-by-design initiative is at risk: Here’s a path forward
As companies across the globe increasingly utilize technology to conduct business and store data, a powerful tool has emerged in the form of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA’s) security-by-design initiative. Under this initiative, organizations have sought to preemptively institute security measures and practices into their operations to identify and prevent potential cyber threats.… Continue reading CISA’s security-by-design initiative is at risk: Here’s a path forward
Polling the Internet: Disinformation or Not?
In the digital age, the internet is almost inescapable. People rely on it for anything from online dating to shopping to keeping up with friends and family. Now, it is even utilized to conduct polls for research purposes. While the internet has made polling more efficient and cost effective, there is growing concern about using… Continue reading Polling the Internet: Disinformation or Not?
The tide has shifted for solo GPs
In the past, independent general practitioners (GPs) were the backbone of the medical field. Solo practices were common, and many doctors preferred working as a single provider. However, the tide has shifted towards larger practices and corporate entries into the industry, spurring a trend towards consolidation of health care providers. At the heart of the… Continue reading The tide has shifted for solo GPs
Federal agency hacked by 2 groups thanks to flaw that went unpatched for 4 years
As cybersecurity continues to grow as a major concern for government organizations and businesses alike, a recent news story should give pause to all regarding the health of the systems that are the foundation of such organizations. Recently, a federal agency was hacked due to a flaw that had gone unpatched for four years. While… Continue reading Federal agency hacked by 2 groups thanks to flaw that went unpatched for 4 years