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HIPAA attestation form introduced to protect reproductive health care data

A new HIPAA attestation form was introduced to bolster privacy protections for reproductive health care data.

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Google's breakthrough in AI-powered quantum computing 

In a new development, Google researchers have introduced AlphaQubit, an artificial intelligence (AI)--driven system designed to tackle one of the...

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Generative AI creates security challenges while empowering defenses

Generative AI presents a dual challenge: introducing security risks while enhancing defenses with faster threat detection and response.

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New cybersecurity guidance targets espionage threats

The CISA, NSA, and FBI along with international partners, released guidance in response to recent cyber espionage by PRC-affiliated threat actors.

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FDA recommendations pave the way for safer AI-driven medical devices

The FDA has introduced recommendations for managing the continuous updates of AI-enabled medical devices. The approach includes a plan outlining how...

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Russia arrests suspected ransomware actor wanted by FBI

Russian authorities arrest a high-profile ransomware suspect wanted by the FBI, spotlighting international tensions over cybercrime enforcement.

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Children’s Hospital Colorado fined $548K for HIPAA violations

Children’s Hospital Colorado faces a hefty penalty from the HHS OCR following multiple HIPAA violations impacting thousands of individuals.

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Chinese cyber-espionage group hacks at least 8 major US telecom networks

What happened Salt Typhoon, a Chinese cyber-espionage group, allegedly infiltrated at least eight US telecommunications firms, stealing large volumes...

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Idaho hacker sentenced to 10 years for data theft and extortion

Robert Purbeck, a 45-year-old Idaho resident, was recently sentenced to a decade in prison for hacking into at least 19 organizations, stealing...

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OCR’s HIPAA audit strategy scrutinized in new report

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) criticized the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for failing to follow up on compliance issues identified in HIPAA...

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Senators introduce bipartisan Bill to strengthen healthcare cybersecurity

Four US senators introduced The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2024. The bipartisan bill will improve cybersecurity across...

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Online pharmacy hit with $7.5M settlement after massive data breach

Post Meds recently settled a class action lawsuit for $7.3 million following a 2023 data breach exposing the information of millions of affected...

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Data breaches in Washington state reach record high

The state’s Attorney General has released a new report on the state of cybersecurity in Washington.

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