Technology/Science
E-Bike, Scooter Battery Fires Spark Concern in NYC
A weekend fire that injured over three dozen people--and forced firefighters to use ropes to pluck people from a 20th-story window--is drawing attention to a rising concern in New York City: battery ...
U.S. Banks Spent $1B on Ransomware Payments in 2021: Treasury
U.S. financial institutions spent nearly $1.2 billion on likely ransomware-related payments last year, most commonly in response to breaches originating with Russian criminal groups, according to the ...
Cyber Officials From 37 Countries, 13 Firms to Meet in Washington on Ransomware
The White House will host officials from 37 countries and 13 global companies in Washington this week to address the growing threat of ransomware and other cyber crime, including the illicit use of ...
Climate Change at Top of Insurers’ Concerns, Followed by War-Related Risks
Climate change remains at the top of insurance companies' biggest concerns even as Russia's invasion of Ukraine stokes geopolitical and energy-related fears within the industry. Global warming is ...
Many U.S. Drivers Treat Partially Automated Cars as Self-Driving: Study
Drivers using advanced driver assistance systems like Tesla Autopilot or General Motor Super Cruise often treat their vehicles as fully self-driving despite warnings, a new study has found. The ...
Extreme Weather Poses as Big a Threat to Global Energy Security as Ukraine War: WMO
Energy infrastructure will become more vulnerable to extreme weather such as heatwaves and hurricanes, the World Meteorological Organization warned on Tuesday, with a senior official saying that ...
How One Computer Forecast Model Botched Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian bore down on Florida, normally reliable computer forecast models couldn't agree on where the killer storm would land. But government meteorologists are now figuring out what went ...
Information Expected to Emerge Slowly in Hospital Chain Cyber Attack
Details of an apparent cyber attack on one of the largest health systems in the U.S. were slow to emerge as security experts on Oct. 7 warned that it often takes time to assess the full impact on ...