Continuum Health Alliance, a healthcare management organization in Marlton, NJ, reported a data breach affecting 377,119 patients of Consensus Medical Group after discovering unauthorized access to their network on October 19, 2023. The personal information exposed included patients’ names and Social Security numbers. In response, Continuum has implemented additional security measures, offered credit monitoring services to affected individuals, and completed a forensic investigation to address and prevent future incidents. Additionally, Guardant Health in Redwood City, CA, informed clients of a data exposure caused by an accidental file upload online, affecting an unspecified number of patients with varying personal and medical information exposed, albeit without involving financial data or Social Security numbers. Guardant Health has also taken actions to strengthen security protocols and provided additional employee training in response to the breach.

Continuum Health Alliance Data Breach Affects 377,000 Consensus Medical Group Patients HIPAA Journal

The UK, alongside the U.S. and Australia, has imposed sanctions and publicly identified Dmitry Khoroshev, a high-ranking Russian member of the LockBit cybercrime group. Khoroshev, involved in ransomware activities that have extorted over $1 billion worldwide, is now subject to asset freezes and travel bans. Law enforcement previously disrupted LockBit's operations, seizing their online platform and exposing internal details about the gang. The sanctions emphasize the global crackdown on cybercriminals and highlight ongoing efforts to combat the security threats posed by such illicit activities.

UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang Reuters

Google has introduced a new suite of AI models named Med-Gemini, focusing on the medical sector. These models, which are still in pre-print and not publically accessible, have demonstrated capabilities surpassing GPT-4 in benchmark tests. Built from the Gemini 1.0 and 1.5 platforms, Med-Gemini models specialize in analyzing lengthy medical texts and records, providing multimodal outputs (text, image, video) integrated with web search functionalities for enhanced accuracy in clinical reasoning tasks. Through self-training, these models aim to deliver more precise and reliable search results, showing promise in transforming healthcare delivery and patient education.

Google Unveils Med-Gemini, New AI Models Tuned for Medical Domain Publication

Dion Hinchcliffe discusses the evolving role of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in navigating the complex landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration within enterprises. In 2024, CIOs face increasing pressure from corporate boards to leverage AI strategically and rapidly, despite the technology’s fast-paced evolution and the absence of one-size-fits-all solutions. The article emphasizes the necessity for CIOs to develop a diverse portfolio of AI models, referred to as an "AI model garden," to meet varied business needs effectively and ensure alignment with overarching technology strategies. This approach requires a robust ModelOps infrastructure to manage the lifecycle of AI models comprehensively, ensuring they deliver business value while adhering to governance and regulatory standards. The piece underscores the strategic importance of AI readiness and the critical role of CIOs in fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring the ethical use of AI across the enterprise.

Enterprises Must Now Cultivate a Capable and Diverse AI Model Garden Constellation Research