IT Security & Privacy

Cyber Is One of Many Business Risks

In Norman Marks’ latest piece, he dives into the persistent misconception that cyber risk stands apart from broader business concerns. Drawing on timeless advice from former Protiviti executive Ed Hill and tying in new findings from Qualys’ 2025 cyber risk report, Marks makes the case for breaking down silos and treating cyber as just one of many risks competing for limited resources and executive attention.

OpenAI Shuts Down ChatGPT Sharing Feature After Privacy Concerns Spark Google Indexing Debacle

In an abrupt course correction, OpenAI has pulled the plug on a controversial ChatGPT feature that allowed users to publicly share conversations—after discovering that some of those shared chats were being indexed by Google and turning up in search results.

DOJ Cracks Down on Cyber Lapses with $11.5M in False Claims Act Settlements Against Illumina & Defense Contractor

Genomic sequencing giant, Illumina, has agreed to pay $9.8 million to resolve allegations that it sold systems with serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities to U.S. federal agencies, the Justice Department announced Thursday.

OAIC Puts Big Tech, Government, & AI on Notice in 2025–26 Privacy Crackdown

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released its regulatory action priorities for 2025–26, and it’s not just a laundry list of goals. It’s a signal flare, aimed squarely at the sectors and technologies where trust, transparency, and privacy are at risk.

When a Women's Safety App Becomes a Privacy Nightmare: Viral Tea App Data Breach

Tea, the viral women's safety app that surged to #1 on the App Store this week, promised women a safe space to share information about potentially dangerous dates. Instead, it became a playground for 4chan users to harvest and distribute the most sensitive personal data imaginable: selfies, driver's licenses, and private conversations from 72,000 users

Cyber Resilience Needs More Than Checkboxes, Says German Business Chamber

As Germany scrambles to catch up on implementing the EU’s updated cybersecurity directive, the country’s leading business group is warning lawmakers not to let good intentions get lost in bad bureaucracy.

ASIC Sues Fortnum Private Wealth Over Alleged Cybersecurity Failures

Australia’s financial markets watchdog has launched civil proceedings against Fortnum Private Wealth, accusing the advice firm of neglecting basic cybersecurity obligations and exposing thousands of clients to significant data risks, including one breach that allegedly saw sensitive client information surface on the dark web.