Use of Adobe’s AI Assistant with any WashU Confidential or Protected Information, including both Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI), is not permitted. Due to data retention and use policies of the Adobe AI feature, WashU IT will begin disabling its use on our systems starting next week. The impacted applications are […]
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InfoSec Alert: PHI not allowed in Adobe AI Assistant
Use of Adobe’s AI Assistant with HIPAA Protected Health Information (PHI) is not permitted at WashU. While Adobe’s information security and intellectual property protections are compatible with other uses, federal law requires a Business Associates Agreement (BAA) before HIPAA PHI may be shared with a third party. Non-AI Assistant use of Adobe desktop products keeps […]
InfoSec Alert: Microsoft ‘Recall’ Feature
Microsoft has released some Windows 11 PCs with a new feature called ‘Recall,’ which has privacy and security issues. ‘Recall,’ if enabled, takes screenshots of all activity in Windows 11 and then places that information in local storage for future access. No action is needed at this time – ‘Recall’ is off by default and […]
InfoSec Alert: LastPass Security Breach
On December 22nd, 2022, LastPass notified their customer base of a cybersecurity incident that put customer data and passwords at risk. This incident occurred in November of 2022. Bad actors could potentially possess encrypted user data that includes “usernames, passwords, secure notes, and form-filled data,” according to LastPass. While in possession of this data, the bad […]
InfoSec Alert: Critical Security Updates for Apple Devices (iOS, macOS)
Apple recently released a critical software update for all iOS (iPhones and iPads) and macOS devices designated iOS 15.6.1 and macOS 12.5.1. With the launch of these updates, Apple took the increasingly common step of alerting users that these updates patch vulnerabilities that criminals may actively exploit. Please update your iOS and macOS devices as […]
Increased Risk of State-Sponsored Cyberattacks as Russia Invades Ukraine
The threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks increasingly accompanies international relations. Russia has developed and demonstrated its capacity to attack and inflict damage using cyber-warfare tactics. With news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many cybersecurity professionals are recommending increased vigilance during this period of unrest. While much of the responsibility for anticipating and preventing cyberattacks of this […]
InfoSec Alert: Update Google Chrome Immediately to Address Zero-Day Vulnerability
Earlier this week, a member of Google’s threat analysis group discovered a vulnerability in Google Chrome that would allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or corrupt data on impacted machines. Google released a fix for this exploit soon after, and all Chrome users should be sure to update their browsers immediately. Chrome should update each […]