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Google blocks 5.1 billion ads in 2024

A surge in deepfake-driven scams pushed Google to remove billions of ads and suspend millions of accounts in its toughest enforcement year.

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WhatsApp and Meta fined $220M for data privacy violations in Nigeria

Meta and WhatsApp hit with $220M fine in Nigeria over major data privacy violations and discriminatory practices.

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Oracle engineers cause 5-day EHR outage across 45 hospitals

Engineers at multinational computer technology company Oracle accidentally triggered a five-day outage of the company’s electronic health record...

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HHS to close 6 of 10 regional OGC offices, impacting providers and suppliers

On March 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the closure of six of its ten regional offices for the Office of...

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KU Health sued over unauthorized access to patient photos

A KU Health therapist is accused of exploiting cross-system access to view private patient photos and records, prompting a major privacy lawsuit.

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Providers pressured to repay UnitedHealth’s $9B relief loans

UnitedHealth wants billions back from providers still recovering from the Change Healthcare breach.

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Retina Group of Washington agrees to lawsuit settlement

The company agreed to pay a $3.6 million settlement over a 2023 data breach.

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Federal Judge strikes down CMS nursing home staffing mandate

A federal court has blocked a federal rule requiring minimum staffing levels in nursing homes, handing a legal victory to long-term care providers...

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DOJ files a statement of interest in a federal lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has entered a federal lawsuit involving New York’s Medicaid program, and a court has issued a preliminary injunction...

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Governments expose Android apps used as spyware

Western governments exposed over 100 Android apps used to surveil groups deemed a threat to China’s state interests.

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HHS reaches $350K settlement with Northeast Radiology over security failures

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reached a $350,000 settlement with Northeast Radiology over HIPAA Security Rule violations...

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Europcar GitLab breach exposes up to 200,000 customer records

What happened A hacker breached the GitLab repositories of Europcar Mobility Group, gaining access to application source code and customer...

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Tax season phishing uses QR codes to deploy malware

Microsoft Threat Intelligence reports observe multiple sophisticated phishing campaigns leveraging the upcoming U.S. tax season to steal credentials...

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