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Technijian was founded in November of 2000 by Ravi Jain with the goal of providing technology support for small to midsize companies. As the company grew in size, it also expanded its services to address the growing needs of its loyal client base. From its humble beginnings as a one-man-IT-shop, Technijian now employs teams of support staff and engineers in domestic and international offices. Technijian’s US-based office provides the primary line of communication for customers, ensuring each customer enjoys the personalized service for which Technijian has become known.

Critical MediaTek Processor Vulnerability

Critical MediaTek Processor Vulnerability Exposes Millions: What You Need to Know

Ravi Jain
MediaTek, a major semiconductor manufacturer, has disclosed several critical vulnerabilities in its chipsets. The most serious, CVE-2024-20154, allows remote code execution, enabling attackers to fully control affected devices. Millions of devices, including smartphones, smart TVs, and IoT products, are potentially impacted. MediaTek has released patches, but device manufacturers must deploy updates to users. Individuals should update devices, avoid untrusted apps, and use antivirus software to mitigate the risks. ... Read More
Bad Likert Judge

“Bad Likert Judge” – A New Technique to Jailbreak AI Using LLM Vulnerabilities

Ravi Jain
AI jailbreaking technique called "Bad Likert Judge," which exploits large language models (LLMs) by manipulating their evaluation capabilities to generate harmful content. This method leverages LLMs' long context windows, attention mechanisms, and multi-turn prompting to bypass safety filters, significantly increasing the success rate of malicious prompts. Researchers tested this technique on several LLMs, revealing vulnerabilities particularly in areas like hate speech and malware generation, although the impact is considered an edge case and not typical LLM usage. The article also proposes countermeasures such as enhanced content filtering and proactive guardrail development to mitigate these risks. ... Read More
HIPAA Security Rule Updates

New HIPAA Security Rule Updates Strengthen Cybersecurity for Healthcare Data

Ravi Jain
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has proposed significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule to strengthen the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI). These updates mandate enhanced security measures, including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular audits. The proposed changes aim to modernize compliance standards and improve the healthcare industry's resilience against cyberattacks. A public comment period is open for feedback, after which final implementation timelines will be announced. The changes affect covered entities and their business associates, requiring them to update their cybersecurity practices to meet the new requirements. These updates aim to create a more robust and detailed cybersecurity framework for the healthcare sector. ... Read More
Chinese Hackers Behind Major Cybersecurity

U.S. Treasury Breach: Chinese Hackers Behind Major Cybersecurity Incident

Ravi Jain
Chinese state-sponsored hackers, exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software provider BeyondTrust, breached the U.S. Treasury Department's systems on December 31, 2024. This incident, linked to the broader Salt Typhoon campaign, compromised unclassified documents and workstations. The breach highlights the critical need for stronger cybersecurity measures, particularly regarding third-party vendors and the escalating threat of sophisticated cyberattacks. The Treasury Department, along with the FBI and CISA, is investigating the incident and implementing enhanced security protocols. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in governmental and private systems and the importance of proactive cybersecurity strategies. ... Read More