Data security
According to recent reports, a massive data breach has exposed approximately 183 million Gmail accounts, including users' passwords, earlier this year. The breach was revealed after the Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) database added Gmail's URLs, email addresses, and passwords to its database. Users can check if
Cyberterrorism
Cybersecurity threats have become increasingly sophisticated in India, with the average cost of a data breach rising to $195 million in 2024, a 39% increase since 2020. Amidst growing security investments, organisations continue to face breaches due to traditional vulnerability lists lacking business context. Rajnish Gupta, MD & Country Manager,
Cyberterrorism
More than 600 Scottish victims whose personal information was hacked in a massive cyber attack in March 2023 are suing Capita, the UK outsourcing giant. The attack, which compromised home addresses, passport images, and financial data, resulted in a £14 million fine from the UK's data watchdog, the
Data security
Toys "R" Us Canada has sent an email to customers warning them of a cybersecurity incident that has exposed their personal information. The company became aware of the incident on July 30, when it was informed of stolen information from its database via a posting on the unindexed
Cyberterrorism
Cybersecurity experts have flagged OpenAI's new ChatGPT Atlas browser as potentially vulnerable to attacks that could allow hackers to steal sensitive data or gain unauthorized access to bank accounts. The primary concern is "prompt injection," an attack where malicious instructions are fed to an AI system
Machine learning
The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation, leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and real-time analytics to revolutionize manufacturing. However, this transformation is accompanied by an underestimated cybersecurity risk. As manufacturing operations become increasingly interconnected with enterprise resource planning systems, clinical
Data security
Research from Bahria University has introduced a novel framework for personalized medicine, leveraging the potential of blockchain-distributed ledger technology (BDLT) and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI). The study highlights the constraints on patient trust, data security, and privacy in modern healthcare. By integrating BDLT with XAI, the researchers have developed a
Data security
Researchers at the University of Delhi have developed a new quantum-inspired image encryption scheme designed to secure medical data transmission in e-healthcare environments. The scheme, described in a recent study, utilizes a 3-D hyperchaotic map and the novel enhanced quantum representation (NEQR) to achieve high sensitivity and confusion. The method
Data security
In an increasingly interconnected and digitally driven world, protecting organizational assets and ensuring operational resilience and regulatory compliance have become paramount for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A new research paper presents a practical framework and supporting application called GestionAVR, which enables SMEs to implement an Information Security Management System
Data security
Fresh data from a study in the People's Republic of China shed light on the pressing concerns of high electricity costs and data transmission security risks in energy management systems. The research, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National High-Level Talents Special Support
Data security
Research conducted by investigators from Hangzhou Dianzi University has shed new light on the importance of intellectual capital in information security management. By examining the relationship between individual intellectual capital (IIC), creative process engagement (CPE), and compliance knowledge (CKN) in the context of information security policy compliance (ISPC), the study
Data security
The European Commission has chosen Unisys to participate in its Cybersecurity Professional Services Framework Contract, a crucial step in enhancing the operational cyber resilience of public institutions across the European Union. As part of the EUCybersafe Consortium, Unisys will work alongside Uni Systems and Wavestone to provide critical cybersecurity services
