Technology/Science
Smartphones at Risk: Vulnerable to Stolen Passwords, Data Theft
Security researchers revealed two separate threats last week they say could put up to 90 percent of the world's 2 billion plus smartphones at risk of password theft, stolen data and in some cases let ...
The Promise of Predictive Analytics in Commercial Lines
In "Predictive Modeling Pitfalls: When to Be Cautious," published by Carrier Management last month, Ira Robbin from AIG presents a compelling case for exhibiting care when developing and implementing ...
Passenger Jet Systems May Be Vulnerable to Hackers
Cybersecurity researcher Ruben Santamarta says he has figured out how to hack the satellite communications equipment on passenger jets through their WiFi and inflight entertainment systems—a claim ...
New Class of Hacker Attacks May Target USB Devices
USB devices such as mice, keyboards and thumb-drives can be used to hack into personal computers in a potential new class of attacks that evade all known security protections, a top computer ...
Forecasters Reaffirm Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
Colorado State University (CSU) researchers continue to predict a below-average hurricane season for the Atlantic basin in 2014, citing exceptionally unfavorable hurricane formation conditions in the ...
U.K. to Start Testing Driverless Cars on Public Roads
Driverless cars will be tested on U.K. roads starting in January, providing an opening for carmakers and technology companies as the government looks for ways to improve safety and lower pollution. ...The Hartford Plans Big Investment in P/C Policy Management Tech
Hartford Financial Services Group said it is planning a major upgrade to technology it uses to manage property/casualty insurance policies. A company spokesman would not disclose how much the insurer ...
IBM, AT&T Build Technology to Quickly Move Data If Disaster Hits
When hurricanes come barreling toward land, people, airplanes and ships are relocated to avoid destruction. Now, some of the world's biggest technology companies are making advances in figuring out ...