CTO / Technology
Tax Software Firm at Center of Cyber Attack Knew of Problems; Criminal Liability Possible
The small Ukrainian tax software company that is accused of being the patient zero of a damaging global cyber epidemic is under investigation and will face charges, the head of Ukraine's Cyber Police ...
Auto Insurance Startup Root Expands, Links With Lyft on Car Rental Alternative
Startup telematics-based auto insurer Root is now offering rental coverage in partnership with ridesharing firm Lyft. For policyholders with short-term needs for alternate transportation after an ...
It has been said that the best advertisement for insurance is not having it (or not having enough of it)...
Data Glitch Causes Stock Price Swings for Apple, Google; $123.47 Price on Others
The prices of several big name NASDAQ-listed stocks appeared on some websites to either spike or plummet well after the closing bell last Monday, seemingly due to a glitch related to the market data ...
Getting Ready for AI: A 5-Step Practical Approach for Insurers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly proving its business worth across many industries, and insurance is no exception. AI can enable smarter ways to sell products and services, whether powering ...
Business Interruptions Galore: Global Ransomware Attack Hobbles FedEx, Others
The global cyberattack that has been wending its way across continents since Tuesday started creating real consequences at some businesses even as the virus's spread seemed to be abating. FedEx Corp. ...
New, Massive Ransomware Attack Spreads Around the World
A new cyberattack similar to WannaCry reached parts of Asia after hitting businesses, port operators and government systems in Europe, U.S. and South America. A terminal operated by A.P. ...
PCI: Insurers Must Get ‘Reasonable’ Access to Automated Vehicle Data
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America wants future federal rules governing driverless vehicles to guarantee insurers "reasonable" access to data from cars with automated driving ...
Tiny Cameras, Sensors Help Reduce Risks in Cars With Automated Driving Tasks
Automakers are using tiny cameras, sensors to track drooping heads, steering wheel monitors and audible alerts to ensure drivers pay attention when using advanced driver assistance systems, like ...