Federal security rules to protect patient data are being reconsidered in 2025, following increasing health data breaches. While modifications have been proposed to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to address cyberattacks, healthcare providers argue that these could threaten the financial stability of smaller practices and patient care. Experts believe these technical requirements may intimidate smaller institutions, questioning their ability to safeguard patient privacy effectively.

IXON VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Access to Windows & Linux Systems
A security assessment by Shelltrail revealed three critical vulnerabilities in the IXON VPN client, allowing privilege escalation on Windows and Linux. Identified as CVE-2025-ZZZ-01, CVE-2025-ZZZ-02,