April 18, 2024 at 02:33PM The Hospital Simone Veil in Cannes (CHC-SV) suffered a cyberattack, impacting its operations and forcing staff to resort to pen and paper. With 2,100 employees and 869 beds, it handles 150,000 outpatient and 50,000 emergency room visits annually. Roughly 30% of non-urgent surgical procedures were canceled, and investigations are ongoing … Read more
April 18, 2024 at 10:45AM Government agencies from the Five Eyes countries have released joint guidance on deploying and operating externally developed artificial intelligence systems. The guidance focuses on protecting data and AI systems, and includes methodologies for securing the deployment environment, protecting the AI system, and ensuring secure operation and maintenance. The document is … Read more
April 18, 2024 at 08:27AM The EU’s Data Protection Board advises against large online platforms offering a choice between paying for a service and consenting to personal data use for targeted advertising. This arises from complaints and requests by various data protection authorities. The EDPB opinion questions the validity of the “pay or okay” model … Read more
April 16, 2024 at 05:04PM Kaspersky introduced its new flagship product line, Kaspersky Next, offering robust endpoint protection with EDR and XDR capabilities. The product is tailored to different business requirements and IT infrastructures. It provides advanced cybersecurity solutions, deployment flexibility, and automation features. The product comes in three tiers to meet varying security needs. … Read more
April 16, 2024 at 04:29PM Kim Larsen, a seasoned cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of Govt and private sector experience, has joined Keepit as the new CISO. Larsen’s expertise spans business-driven security, risk management, and aligning digital strategies. His strategic insights and unique perspective position him to elevate Keepit’s security advisory capabilities and future services. … Read more
April 16, 2024 at 01:08PM Summarizing the text, “Dark Reading is accepting cybersecurity-related captions for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Submissions can be sent via email, social media, or through Darkreading’s website. Last month’s winner was Bill Cote, a cybersecurity engineer at Leidos, with the caption ‘Our latest air-gapped user interface … Read more
April 12, 2024 at 08:41AM Security startup Knostic emerged from stealth with $3.3 million pre-seed funding to address AI adoption challenges. Co-founder Gadi Evron emphasizes the need for personalized “need to know” access controls for large language models. Knostic’s approach enables tailored information access based on the user’s role, enhancing data privacy and AI adoption. … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 04:53PM Cohesity announced an expanded collaboration with IBM to enhance cyber resilience capabilities for increased data security and recovery across hybrid cloud environments. The collaboration, including funding and expertise from IBM, aims to address the growing threat of data breaches through innovative end-to-end software-defined solutions. This collaboration brings together Cohesity DataProtect … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 11:04AM Hospitals use tracking technologies on their websites to share user information with Google, Meta, and other third parties. Researchers found 96% of hospital websites transmit user data to third parties, with many lacking privacy policies. This breach of privacy poses risks for visitors and hospitals. Researchers recommend using browser-based tools … Read more
April 11, 2024 at 10:48AM AWS VP and Distinguished Engineer, Tom Scholl, is actively combating DDoS attacks by addressing the long-standing issue of IP spoofing. By engaging with external networks and leveraging AWS’s global visibility, they have made significant strides in disrupting IP spoofing-based attacks. The company’s efforts not only protect its own network but … Read more