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US Defense Bill Includes Major Focus on Tech, AI and Cyber

Chris Riotta  •  December 11, 2024

An $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act features key provisions for significant investments in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology, including initiatives aimed at enhancing the Pentagon’s technological capabilities.

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CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: David Ortiz

Anna Delaney  •  December 10, 2024

David Ortiz was building websites over 20 years ago when he first become exposed to cybersecurity. Back then, his biggest worry was denial-of-service attacks. Today, as a CISO of a global company, emerging AI threats related to phishing and deepfakes are what keeps him up at night.

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CEO's Murder Sparks Outcry Over UHC's Coverage Denials

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee  •  December 5, 2024

Law enforcement investigating murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, are examining potential motives. But shell casings reportedly found at the crime scene spotlight one of the top motives speculated - anger over the company's alleged denial of coverage practices. Where does AI fit in?

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Experts Warn DHS Surveillance Tech Lacks Privacy Protections

Chris Riotta  •  December 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly expanding its use of emerging surveillance tools, including drones and artificial intelligence, without proper safeguards as experts warn of potential privacy violations and risks involving facial recognition and third-party data usage.

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How Hackers Can Manipulate AI to Affect Health App Accuracy

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee  •  December 4, 2024

Hackers can potentially use AI to manipulate data that's generated and shared by some health apps, diminishing the data's accuracy and integrity, said Sina Yazdanmehr and Lucian Ciobotaru of cybersecurity firm Aplite, describing a recent research project involving Google Health Connect.

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AWS Unveils Future of Enterprise AI and Cloud at re:Invent

Rahul Neel Mani  •  December 3, 2024

Amazon Web Services hopes to redefine enterprise innovation in the cloud with a slew of announcements made during CEO Matt Garman's keynote speech at re:Invent 2024 in Las Vegas about advancements in compute, storage, databases, generative AI and analytics.

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The AI Wave Is Sweeping the Payments Industry

Yamini Kalra  •  December 3, 2024

The payments industry, which has operated on established frameworks for decades, is adapting - or forced to adapt - to a new kind of intelligence. For industry heavyweights Visa and Mastercard, AI is becoming a tool to drive fraud detection, customer experience and operational agility.

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Upwind Raises $100M to Thwart Cloud Security Vulnerabilities

Michael Novinson  •  December 2, 2024

With $100 million in Series A funding, Upwind plans to enhance its runtime and AI-powered cloud security platform. CEO Amiram Shachar outlines the company's investments in engineering, customer engagement and scaling solutions to address vulnerabilities such as misconfigurations and insecure APIs.

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Feds Propose AI 'Guardrails' for Medicare Advantage Plans

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee  •  December 2, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued proposed "guardrails" to help ensure that the use of artificial intelligence for Medicare Advantage insurance plans does not result in inequitable access to healthcare-related services. The proposed rule will go into effect in 2026.

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CyberEdBoard Profiles in Leadership: Patrick Benoit

Anna Delaney  •  November 29, 2024

Patrick Benoit, a seasoned security leader and CyberEdBoard member, advises security leaders to lead by example and not worry about showing any of their own vulnerabilities, not least when they make a mistake. "It's OK to fail or misstep … That's what makes you a stronger leader," he said.

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ISMG Editors: Major Crypto Mixer Decision Redefines Rules

Anna Delaney  •  November 29, 2024

In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed Tornado Cash's landmark legal victory and what it means for crypto mixers, the impact of artificial intelligence on data privacy, and advancements in cybersecurity for which the industry can be thankful as it heads into 2025.

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Breach Roundup: Microsoft Tries Again With Windows Recall

Anviksha More  •  November 28, 2024

This week, Microsoft previews its latest attempt to introduce AI-enabled Windows Recall - now with added privacy features; over 1,000 cybercrime suspects busted in Africa; regulators report "smart" device update promises often missing; and Florida IT professional caught spying for China.