UnitedHealthcare’s Optum had an AI chatbot used by employees exposed to the internet. This chatbot, designed for employees to inquire about claims, was accessible publicly. The exposure raises concerns about the security of sensitive data and the potential for unauthorized access. This incident highlights the risks associated with deploying AI tools without adequate security measures. The AI chatbot exposure occurred amid broader scrutiny of UnitedHealthcare for its use of AI in claims denials.
The threat actor known as IntelBroker has claimed to have breached Cisco systems, exfiltrating 4.5TB of data including source code and other sensitive information. The breach occurred due to an accidental misconfiguration by Cisco, which left its systems open. This incident highlights the risks of misconfigured systems and the potential for sensitive data exposure. The attackers are now offering this data on various cybercrime forums. It’s important for Cisco to investigate this issue and protect their clients as well as their own data.
A data broker, SL Data Services, exposed 644,869 sensitive files, including background checks, in a publicly accessible cloud storage container. The files contained personal information like names, addresses, phone numbers, and criminal histories. This highlights the risks of data brokers and the need for individuals to protect their personal information.