NHSE tells GPs they’re ‘breaching contract’ by denying record access | News
NHS England has cautioned several GP practices for breaching their contract by not providing patients automatic access to future entries in their medical records.
‘123456’ Most Common Password In India 2023
Indian internet users are putting their personal data at risk with poor password hygiene and use of easy-to-remember passcodes like “123456” which can be easily cracked, revealed a study by NordPass. Many users compromise security for convenience, especially for shared accounts like streaming platforms. The researchers advocate for adoption of passkeys, a more secure, automatic […]
Exploring OpenAI’s GPT-4 role in malware analysis according to Check Point Research
Check Point Research (CPR) has released a report on the performance of OpenAI’s GPT-4 in malware analysis. While GPT-4 demonstrates strengths, specifically its verbal understanding and summary accuracy, it faces a ‘ceiling’ obstructing its efficiency in certain tasks. The report outlines potential solutions that may improve GPT-4’s reasoning abilities in malware analysis, despite the gap […]
Talkspace Offers Free Telemental Health Services to NYC Teens
Talkspace will offer free mental health support to all New York City teenagers aged 13 to 17 through a program called TeenSpace, launched in collaboration with the New York City Health Department. To gain access, teens will verify their birthdate and address on talkspace.com/NYC. They will then be able to choose between a self-help track […]
Proposed Rules Overhaul Cybersecurity Requirements for Government Contractors | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council has proposed two cybersecurity rules for US federal government contractors. The rules will require contractors to report cyber incidents and share information with the government. One rule makes contractors liable for any loss or damage of government data. Moreover, breaches of these rules could potentially lead to civil or […]
Reflecting on Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has highlighted efforts to increase cybersecurity awareness. Measures include resource documents on telehealth, a newsletter on sanctions policies, videos on defending against cyber-attacks, settlements for ransomware attacks, webinars on risk analysis, and cybersecurity training. The OCR aims […]
The ‘AI doctor’s office’ is coming to a city near you
Healthcare startup Forward has raised $100 million to expand its offering of personalized health plans that use AI and medical expertise to detect disease and prevention. The firm, whose board includes executives from major tech and healthcare companies, has developed CarePods which offer full body scans and pair results with past health history and future […]
Keeper Security urges retailers to prep for holiday season cyber threats
Keeper Security has warned retailers of potential cyber threats during the holiday shopping season, a time where heightened customer traffic presents increased opportunities for cyberattacks. The cybersecurity company cited phishing attacks, ransomware and malware as some potential threats. It advised retailers to ensure employees are trained in cybersecurity, regularly update all systems and software, use […]
Cybersecurity is Not Only a Cost Center
U.S. manufacturers face severe cybersecurity threats, particularly ransomware, costing an average of US$1.82 million per attack. Current approaches to mitigate these cybersecurity challenges are expensive and complex, driving the need for more cost-effective and holistically secure solutions. To safeguard their operations, manufacturers need to address key issues such as the proliferation of Industrial internet of […]
Cybersecurity is Not Only a Cost Center
U.S. manufacturers have been the most targeted industry for ransomware attacks for the past two years, with spending an average of $1.82 million per attack in 2023. This has stimulated the need for a holistic approach to cybersecurity in the sector. Five key everyday challenges faced include: the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things […]
