LexisNexis, which generates consumer risk profiles for the insurers, knew about every trip G.M. drivers had taken in their cars, including when they sped, braked too hard or accelerated rapidly.
Category: Computer Security
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UnitedHealth Cyberattack Disrupts Prescription Drug Coverage
For nearly a week, people have been waylaid at pharmacies after a unit of the nation’s largest insurer was shut down by a possible ransomware assault.
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Leaked Files Show the Secret World of China’s Hackers for Hire
China has increasingly turned to private companies in campaigns to hack foreign governments and control its domestic population.
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‘Most Wanted’ Man Pleads Guilty in Cyberattack That Upended Vermont Hospital
Vyacheslav Igorevich Penchukov, 37, of Ukraine, pleaded guilty in federal court for his role in two separate malware schemes that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses.
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23andMe Breach Targeted Jewish and Chinese Customers, Lawsuit Says
The class-action suit said the genetic testing company failed to notify customers whose personal information was compiled into “curated” lists that were sold on the dark web.
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S.E.C. Social Media Hack That Sent Bitcoin Soaring Prompts Investigation
Legal experts said investigators would look into how the security breach occurred and whether anyone tried to profit from it.
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Wanted: ‘New Collar’ Workers
The jobs require advanced skills but not necessarily advanced degrees, especially in emerging high-tech fields like A.I., electric vehicles and robotics.
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‘New Collar’ Jobs Require Advanced Skills, Not Advanced Degrees
The jobs require advanced skills but not necessarily advanced degrees, especially in emerging high-tech fields like A.I., electric vehicles and robotics.
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Apple’s Newest Headache: An App That Upended Its Control Over Messaging
Beeper Mini, which offers iPhone messaging on Android phones, has grown fast and its duel with the tech giant has gotten the attention of antitrust regulators.
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QR Codes Can Hide Deceptive Links From Identity Thieves, F.T.C. Warns
Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said.
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The Cybersecurity Lawsuit That Boards Are Talking About
An S.E.C. lawsuit against a software company hacked by Russian state actors in 2020 could affect how companies handle cybersecurity risks.