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South Africa deploys troops to bolster security during anti-migrant protests

South Africa deploys troops to bolster security during anti-migrant protests Reuters

HIPAA Journal · Jul 03, 2026 · US Federal

ANCHOR-CI Framework Strengthens Partnerships and Information Sharing to Secure Critical Infrastructure

CISA has launched the ANCHOR-CI framework, a new alliance aimed at deepening partnerships and improving information sharing between government and the private sector to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

Who should care: Healthcare professionals · Privacy officers · Compliance

HIPAA Journal · Jul 03, 2026 · US Federal

AdaptHealth Reports Material Cybersecurity Incident and Theft of Patient Data

AdaptHealth, a publicly traded home medical equipment and supplies company, has disclosed a cybersecurity incident it has classified as material, involving the theft of patient data. The breach affects customers who rely on the company for home health products including diabetes supplies and sleep therapy equipment.

Who should care: Healthcare professionals · Privacy officers · Compliance

Information Commissioner's Office · Jul 03, 2026 · UK

How data protection law can help protect businesses from crime

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has published guidance explaining how data protection law can support businesses in preventing and responding to crime, framing privacy rules as a practical tool rather than a barrier to security measures.

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AI Governance & Risk Platforms Lead Growth in Agentic AI Security Sector with Highest Predicted CAGR

A market analysis identifies AI governance and risk platforms as the fastest-growing segment within the agentic AI security sector, projecting the highest compound annual growth rate among related categories. The findings reflect accelerating commercial investment in tools designed to manage the risks that come with AI systems that can act autonomously.

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War on the Rocks · Jul 03, 2026 · International

The Integrated Circuit and the Future of AI Leadership

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a limited series celebrating American defense technologies born from wartime and their effects on broader national security, politics, and society. This series will run for several weeks to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, and winners will be selected by a reader vote undertaken through our newsletter later this summer. Prior installments can be found at the Arsenal of Innovation page.The history of the semiconductor is an origin story for modern computing but also reveals a recurring pattern in American innovation: gov…

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Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware

Security researchers have found that a European Parliament member who was involved in investigating surveillance practices was themselves targeted with Israeli-made spyware. The finding suggests the lawmaker's device was compromised, potentially exposing the very work meant to scrutinize such tools.

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Security guard rescued from rubble a week after Venezuela quakes

Security guard rescued from rubble a week after Venezuela quakes Reuters

US Department of Homeland Security says it is probing a cyber breach at information-sharing network

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed it is investigating a cyberattack targeting an information-sharing network. Details about the scope, the attacker, or what data may have been accessed have not been disclosed.

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Clearview AI FedRAMP bid could ease federal procurement of facial recognition

Clearview AI is pursuing FedRAMP authorization, a federal security certification that would make it significantly easier for U.S. government agencies to procure its facial recognition services. Achieving that status would remove a key procurement barrier and open a broad path into federal contracts.

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Krebs on Security · Jul 02, 2026 · International

FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa Botnet

The FBI, working with industry partners, seized hundreds of domains tied to NetNut, a residential proxy service run by Nasdaq-listed Israeli firm Alarum Technologies. The seizure follows reporting that linked NetNut to the Popa botnet, a network of at least two million devices infected without meaningful consent from their owners.

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Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes AP News

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from earthquake basement rubble after 8 days

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from earthquake basement rubble after 8 days PBS

EFF — Deeplinks · Jul 02, 2026 · International

EFF and Allies: X’s FTC Petition to Waive Privacy Violation Order Should be Rejected

X Corp. has petitioned the FTC to set aside or modify a 2022 consent decree that requires regular compliance reporting and stemmed from the company using account-security data — phone numbers and email addresses — for targeted advertising, resulting in a $150 million fine. The EFF and allied groups have filed comments urging the FTC to reject the petition.

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Just Security · Jul 02, 2026 · US Federal

Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions

A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions. The post Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions appeared first on Just Security.

Who should care: Privacy officers · Cybersecurity

HIPAA Journal · Jul 02, 2026 · US Federal

Building a HIPAA Compliance Program as a Dental Office Manager

A guide aimed at dental office managers outlines the steps involved in building a HIPAA compliance program, starting with identifying how protected health information flows through a dental practice. The piece walks through the practical groundwork required to meet federal privacy and security requirements in a clinical office setting.

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Anthropic Seeks AI Regulation After White House Unshackles Cyber-Capable AI Models (Jul 1, 2026)

Anthropic has called for regulatory guardrails on AI systems with cybersecurity capabilities, following a White House decision to loosen restrictions on that category of AI model. The move puts one of the leading AI developers in the unusual position of asking for rules its own products would have to follow.

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Go To Lawyers for Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2026

Go To Lawyers for Cybersecurity & Data Privacy 2026 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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BleepingComputer · Jul 01, 2026 · International

DHS confirms hackers breached HSIN info-sharing platform

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a breach of the Homeland Security Information Network, a platform used to share sensitive information across federal, state, local, and private-sector partners. The scope of the compromise has not been publicly detailed.

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WIRED — AI · Jul 01, 2026 · International

Anthropic Added a New Security Measure to Get Back Into the Trump Administration’s Good Graces

The Trump administration lifted export or access restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after the company agreed to adopt a new security measure. The specific nature of that measure has not been fully detailed publicly, but the arrangement reflects a negotiated concession between a major AI lab and the federal government.

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HIPAA Journal · Jul 01, 2026 · US Federal

Security Researcher Identifies Quintet of Bugs in Toolkit Used in DICOM Medical Imaging Software

A quintet of vulnerabilities has been identified in a DICOM toolkit – OFFIS DCMTK – that is extensively used in […] The post Security Researcher Identifies Quintet of Bugs in Toolkit Used in DICOM Medical Imaging Software appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal · Jul 01, 2026 · US Federal

HIPAA Compliance Made Easy for Small Practices

The HIPAA Journal published a practical guide aimed at small medical practices working to meet federal privacy and security requirements under HIPAA, covering obligations under both the Privacy Rule and the Security Rule.

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The Record · Jul 01, 2026 · International

US lifts export controls on Anthropic’s frontier cybersecurity AI models

Anthropic said export controls on certain models had been lifted after the company came to a series of agreements with the government.

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Just Security · Jul 01, 2026 · US Federal

U.S. Export Control Unpredictability Is Testing the Limits of U.S.-India Tech Cooperation

Shifting and unpredictable U.S. export control policies are prompting India to reduce its dependence on American technology, straining a bilateral tech relationship that both countries had been building as a counterweight to Chinese influence. The tension reflects broader instability in how the U.S. is managing technology access during the global AI race.

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