A data breach affecting 1.6 million patients linked to Planned Parenthood clinics has been reported, following unauthorized access to sensitive information at the Laboratory Services Cooperative, a nonprofit medical testing entity. The breach, which occurred in October 2024, compromised personal and health data, including names, addresses, medical records, and financial details. In response, the cooperative is offering up to 24 months of complimentary identity and credit monitoring and has set up a call center for affected individuals. The incident has raised significant concerns about identity theft and the potential misuse of the exposed data, prompting a federal investigation.

Massive Data Breach Affects 1.6 Million Patients at Planned Parenthood Clinics BankInfoSecurity

Culina Health has partnered with Adventist HealthCare to enhance access to insurance-covered nutrition care in the Washington, D.C. metro area. This integration allows patients within the Adventist HealthCare Physician Alliance, which comprises over 2,400 providers, to receive virtual, personalized nutrition counseling from Culina Health’s registered dietitians for various health issues. The partnership streamlines the referral process through electronic health records, enabling patients to be connected to a dietitian within a week. This initiative aims to address the low engagement with dietitians among Americans by improving accessibility and affordability of nutrition care.

Culina Health Partners with Adventist HealthCare to Enhance Nutrition Access MedCity News

Microsoft's Recall, an AI tool in Windows 11 that tracks and stores user activity every three seconds, is facing renewed scrutiny as it returns after a temporary suspension. Initially launched in May 2024, Recall drew significant backlash over privacy concerns, particularly its risks for users of sensitive messaging apps and potential misuse by malicious insiders. Despite Microsoft’s assurances that users must opt-in and authenticate through Windows Hello to access stored snapshots, critics remain unconvinced that these measures effectively address the underlying security issues. Recall is currently available to insiders using the Windows 11 Build 26100.3902 preview version.

Microsoft's Controversial AI Tool Recall Returns Amid Privacy Concerns Ars Technica

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has renewed funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program for an additional 11 months, ensuring the continued tracking of software vulnerabilities. This agreement follows warnings from Mitre Corporation regarding the potential expiration of funding, which raised concerns among cybersecurity professionals about the risks posed by delayed vulnerability disclosures. Experts warned that funding lapses could exacerbate backlogs in addressing security flaws, increasing exposure to exploitation by criminal and state-sponsored actors.

CISA Secures Funding to Strengthen Vulnerability Tracking and Mitigation Cybersecurity Dive