Researchers have confirmed the exposure of 16 billion login credentials, the largest password leak in history, attributed to various infostealers and affecting major tech companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google. This breach includes 30 datasets containing extensive records, offering new, actionable intelligence that could enable phishing attacks and account takeovers. CEO Darren Guccione of Keeper Security has highlighted the risks associated with poorly configured cloud environments and suggests that individuals and organizations adopt password management solutions and dark web monitoring tools to mitigate these threats.

Historic Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Passwords, Threatens Global Security Forbes

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has canceled over $3.2 billion in research grants this year, according to a report by Grant Watch. The cancellation affects 2,548 grants since March, with only 80 grants reinstated, mostly focused on virus and vaccine research. Harvard Medical School, Columbia University Health Sciences, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported the highest termination rates. The majority of the terminated grants addressed public health and diversity issues, with frequently used terms in their abstracts indicating a focus on cell research.

NIH Cuts Over $3.2 Billion in Research Funding, Impacting Public Health Becker's Hospital Review

Epic has provided recommendations to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at improving the health technology ecosystem. Key suggestions include increasing patient access to medical information and reducing administrative burdens by enhancing communication between payers and providers. The comprehensive 18-page document is available for download and has prompted significant engagement on LinkedIn, where industry professionals have expressed support for Epic's vision of optimizing healthcare delivery for both patients and providers.

Epic Urges HHS to Transform Healthcare with Tech-Driven Solutions Epic Systems Corporation

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of research grants related to gender identity and diversity, equity, and inclusion was illegal, citing racial discrimination concerns. Judge William Young criticized the administration's actions as arbitrary and not in line with government standards, emphasizing the negative impact on racial minorities and the LGBTQ community. The ruling, which addresses lawsuits from 16 attorneys general and other groups, mandates the restoration of funding, though it may be subject to an appeal by the Department of Health and Human Services, which maintains that the cuts were intended to enhance scientific rigor.

Federal Judge Rules Trump Admins Research Grant Cuts Illegal MedPage Today