Monthly Archives: <span>February 2024</span>

FBI, UK Crime Agency Say They Have Disrupted LockBit Cyber Gang

A coalition of international law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and UK National Crime Agency, said they have disrupted LockBit, one of the most prolific hacker groups of all time, including shutting down websites the organization used for ransomware payments. …

Evolution Global, Inc. Unveils “Conversation Insurance” at PLRB 2024 – Revolutionizing Collaboration in the Insurance Industry

TYLER, TX., FEBRUARY 15, 2024 – In a bold move set to redefine the insurance sector’s landscape, Evolution Global, Inc., a forefront innovator in software solutions, proudly announces the launch of Conversation Insurance. This groundbreaking app, premiering at the Property …

Waymo Recalls 444 Self-Driving Vehicles Over Software Error

Alphabet’s Waymo unit has recalled 444 self-driving vehicles after two minor collisions in quick succession in Arizona because a software error could result in them inaccurately predicting the movement of a towed vehicle. All of the vehicles are in the …

Google Announces Free AI Cyber Tools to Bolster Online Security

Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced an initiative to provide artificial intelligence tools and investments to bolster online security, as the emerging technology is increasingly used to both protect against and perpetrate cybercrime. Google will introduce a new open-source resource powered by …

New York’s High Court Backs Insurer’s Denial of COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim

New York state’s highest court has affirmed that there must be direct physical loss or damage, not just presence of a virus, to trigger coverage under a commercial property policy for COVID-19 business interruption losses. The Court of Appeals upheld …

US Offers up to $10M Reward for Info Leading to Leaders of Notorious Ransomware Gang

If you’ve got information on one of the world’s most prolific ransomware gangs, you could stand to make a cool $10 million. The Department of State on Thursday announced a reward of up to $10 million for anyone who can …

New Storms Hit California as Wet Winter Brings More Flooding, Winds and Heavy Snowfall

AccuWeather meteorologists on Sunday forecasted the “relentless wet pattern” will continue for residents along the West Coast through at least the middle of the week, as stormy conditions move onshore with rounds of locally heavy rainfall and a renewed risk …

Australia Set for Another Cyclone Hit After Storm Forms in North

Australia will be struck by a third tropical cyclone in around two months after a system formed off the country’s north on Friday, with the storm expected to cross the coast in a sparsely populated area. Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is …

Hackers Exploit Ad Tools to Track Victims, Boosting Scam Efforts

Cybercriminals are using advertising tools to make their scams as “clickable” as possible. In a new kind of email phishing tactic, hackers are sending malicious PDF attachments containing a link that’s registered through an advertising network, security researchers from HP …

Southern California Tops List of Wheel and Tire Claims for Second Straight Quarter

Los Angeles and Orange County are number one of the top 20 list for a second consecutive quarter for 2023 and stay at the top in theft claims handled by population. Wheelnet, a provider for wheel and tire replacement for …