BankInfoSecurity.com reported that “…the rollout of the Payment Card Industry’s Data Security Standard in force since April 1. PCI DSS – now at version 4.0.1 – introduces a raft of refinements aimed at locking down payment card security, but modified hardline requirements for merchants to vouchsafe the scripts running on
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CIO.com reported that “In the ever-changing landscape of digital threats, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as both a formidable ally and a dangerous adversary. As we navigate the complexities of our interconnected world, it’s becoming increasingly clear that AI is not just a tool, but a force that’s reshaping the
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DataBreachToday.com reported that “The artificial intelligence landscape is set to transform in 2025 with pragmatic approaches to implementation replacing the experimental fervor of the past two years. This shift will span industries and developer ecosystems.” The December 30, 2024 article entitled “A Year of AI Pragmatism and Paradigm Shifts.” (
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HealthCareInfoSecurity.com reported that “A user of the now-shuttered BreachForums in April 2021 posted a data set of 533 million Facebook profiles, including mobile numbers, email addresses and names scraped from the site in 2018 and 2019.” The article entitled “Facebook Opposes Irish Data Watchdog’s 265-Million-Euro Fine” (https://tinyurl.com/3ynw2w5n) included
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HealthCareInfoSecurity.com reported that “Emergency medical device provider Zoll Medical is notifying more than 1 million individuals – including employees, patients and former patients – of a hacking incident that compromised their personal information.” The March 13, 2023 article entitled “Heart Device Maker Says Hack Affected 1 Million Patients” (https://tinyurl.com/3yvy7muv
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BankInfoSecurity.com reported that “More than 4 billion people have accounts on Facebook and Instagram, making them the most popular social media platforms on the planet. Members share photos, life events and opinions to attract followers, build businesses and stay connected with friends and family. But there’s a darker side to
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HealthCareInfoSecurity.com reported that “A “large number of unusual transactions” may have gone unnoticed by investigative authorities before the exchange’s belated registration with Dutch authorities in September, the bank said Thursday.” The January 27, 2023 article entitled “Coinbase Fined 3.3 Million Euros by Dutch Central Bank’’ (https://tinyurl.com/52h62ebz) included these
Continue Reading Coinbase fined 33 Million Euros!HealthCareInfoSecurity.com reported that “The $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill signed into law last week by President Joe Biden contains new cybersecurity requirements for medical devices that make it a game changer for strengthening security within the healthcare ecosystem…” The January 4, 2023 report entitled “Exclusive: FDA Leader on Impact of
Continue Reading Medical Device Cybersecurity Requirements are now LAW!BankInfoSecurity.com reported about Twitter “the uptime problems come amid ongoing concerns about the long-term security of Twitter’s systems – and user data privacy – following last month’s mass layoffs at the company, which included an exodus of cybersecurity staff.” The December 29, 2022 report entitled “As Twitter Downplays Outage, Security
Continue Reading Cyberattack at Twitter blamed on lack of security staff or what?HomeLandPrepNews.com reported that “the House as a bipartisan, bicameral push to make federal agencies more proactive on cybersecurity protections. Much of the onus would be on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), though, to prioritize the acquisition and migration of federal agencies’ information technology to post-quantum cryptography, as well
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