The threatening emails said 800,000 patients had their names, Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, medical histories, lab results, and insurance histories stolen.
The groups target minors between the ages of 8 and 17 years old, especially LGBTQ+ youth, racial minorities, and those struggling with mental health issues.
Schools must look to contemporary solutions that offer protected communication channels between teachers, students, and parents while safeguarding personal privacy.
As the video surveillance industry continues to boom, will we ever become comfortable with the trade-off between autonomy and security?
The new executive order acknowledged AI’s positive potential while also warning that “irresponsible use could exacerbate societal harms.”
However, K-12 schools are barred from using facial recognition technology because a study determined the risks may outweigh the benefits.
The cyberattack impacted hospitals and clinics owned by California-based Prospect Medical Holdings, which has facilities in Texas, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania.
Vanderbilt has released medical records of more than 100 patients from its transgender clinic and elsewhere in the hospital to Tennessee’s attorney general.
Additionally, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million — a 15% increase over the last three years.
Governor Greg Abbott banned TikTok on state-owned or issued devices for employees in state agencies, including state university systems.