Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a major player in the realm of health care, promising to completely transform its delivery. With AI’s remarkable ability to analyze data, learn, solve problems, and make decisions, it has the potential to enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and foster innovation in the health care industry. In this blog
Blair Robinson
Mercedes-Benz Source Code Potentially Compromised in GitHub Token Exposure
Mercedes-Benz reportedly suffered a security incident that exposed confidential source code on an Enterprise Git server. The incident occurred due to a compromised GitHub exposed by an employee. Although the incident occurred on September 29, 2023, it wasn’t discovered until January 11, 2024. A cybersecurity firm discovered the token during an internet scan and informed…
Chinese Hackers Allegedly Use ChatGPT to Write Ransomware
Chinese authorities have arrested alleged hackers in what appears to be the first-ever reported case of hackers using AI to develop ransomware. These alleged hackers reportedly used ChatGPT to refine the code for their home-grown ransomware encryption tool. ChatGPT has been banned in China in favor of Chinese tools such as Baidu’s Ernie Bot. However…
Wyoming LLCs Apparently Driving Cybersecurity Threats
According to new reporting from Reuters, cybercriminals are exploiting Wyoming’s limited liability corporation law to set up legitimate-seeming endpoints for illicit traffic. Filtering traffic through the United States allows criminals to evade detection by their targets and law enforcement. Wyoming’s LLC governance system, often promoted as being business-friendly and user-friendly, enables criminals to create…
FTC and CPPA Release Rules to Address AI Risks and Protect Consumer Rights
The rise of AI technology has prompted regulatory agencies to take action and protect consumers’ rights, as evidenced by the recent efforts of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA).
On November 16, 2023, the FTC approved a resolution that authorizes its staff to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) in…
FCC Plans to Launch Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced its proposal to create a Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program that would help K-12 schools and libraries protect their broadband networks and data from cyber threats. The pilot program is part of the FCC’s Learn Without Limits initiative, which aims to ensure connectivity and digital equity for…
YouTube’s Adblocker Avoidance Tech May Violate the GDPR
YouTube’s ad blocker detection technology is facing legal challenges from privacy advocates who claim it violates their privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). According to the complaint, YouTube violates users’ privacy by using JavaScript-based detection scripts to look for specific HTML page elements rendered by a user’s browser. YouTube began rolling out…
40 Countries Including US Vow Not to Pay Ransomware
The United States joined 39 other countries this week in the International Counter Ransomware Initiative, an effort to stem the flow of ransom payments to cybercriminals. The initiative aims to eliminate criminals’ funding through better information sharing about ransom payment accounts. Member states will develop two information-sharing platforms, one created by Lithuania and another jointly…
Pixel Litigation Drives Transparency in Privacy Policies
Pixels, a piece of tracking software businesses use to assess the success of their advertising campaigns, are creating headaches for in-house counsel as decades-old laws are being revived by litigants. Unlike cookies, pixels cannot be easily blocked with privacy software. The potential consequences for improper use have increased due the Federal Trade Commission’s increasingly close…
FCC Proposes Probe into AI in Robocalls
Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Ronsenworcel recently announced a proposed directive to focus the FCC on AI’s burgeoning role in scam calls, particularly those targeting the elderly. The proposal will be presented at the November 15 commission meeting and would direct research into the strengths and weaknesses of generative AI, the role that AI plays…