The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is currently investigating a data leak at Medefer, a private medical consulting firm that has been in partnership with the NHS since 2013, discovering a potential patient information exposure of up to six years. The data breach came to light in November 2024 w
In a world where cybersecurity threats are evolving at an alarming pace, few scenarios are more chilling than the one recently uncovered by cybersecurity research firm NISOS. Imagine the potential consequences if your company hired an IT professional, only to later discover that this so-called
The article delves into the engaging and provocative discussion led by former Google chief Eric Schmidt, contemplating the strategic pursuit of artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy, especially in the context of U.S. national security and global power dynamics. Schmidt, along with his co-authors,
The startling discovery of Dutch medical records on hard drives sold at a Belgian flea market has raised serious concerns about data protection in the healthcare sector. Robert Polet, an unsuspecting purchaser, uncovered the trove of sensitive information, including citizen service numbers,
The growing concerns surrounding China's utilization of DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) have led to heightened scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers and national security experts. As AI technologies become more advanced, their potential for misuse, especially in areas related to surveillance and
Mozilla recently faced significant backlash from its user base after updating its Terms of Use (TOU) and Privacy Notice for the Firefox browser. The changes, particularly those related to data usage, have raised concerns about the company's commitment to user privacy. This article delves into
In a monumental move that could reshape the hybrid cloud landscape, IBM has acquired HashiCorp for $6.4 billion, further solidifying its foothold in the evolving market. The deal, finalized after receiving the go-ahead from the UK Competition and Markets Authority, emphasizes IBM's ambitions
The creator of C++, Bjarne Stroustrup, has called upon the programming community to defend the language against growing criticism over its memory safety issues. With the increasing focus on safer programming practices, C++ faces scrutiny for its manual memory management, which has led to
In a world where data security is of paramount importance, the recent breach at Orange Communication has sent shockwaves throughout the industry and raised serious concerns about customer privacy. The breach, propelled by a hacker known as "Rey," culminated in the release of 380,000 email
Securing data at rest on edge devices is a critical priority for organizations facing sophisticated cyber threats. Edge devices, including PCs, servers, industrial control systems, and unmanned vehicles, collect, process, and store sensitive and classified mission data, making them prime targets
