FBI Says the Cuba Ransomware Gang Made $43.9 Million from Ransom Payments
The US Federal Bureau of Investigations said today that the operators of the Cuba ransomware have earned at least $43.9 million from ransom payments following attacks carried out this year. From a report: In a flash alert sent out on Friday, the Bure.....»»
Former AFG exec reveals 2023 CareGard data breach, criticizes company"s response
AFG Cos. was unprepared for a ransomware attack last summer, for months had been unsure of the extent of the breach, and as of early this month hadn't alerted automaker partners or the agents selling its coverage to dealerships, a whistleblower alleg.....»»
Netflix Gained More than 9 Million Subscribers for Q1 2024
New data from Netflix's reported earnings show that it gained 9.33 million paid subscribers for Q1 2024 alone. The post Netflix Gained More than 9 Million Subscribers for Q1 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. Netflix is in an interesting sp.....»»
Fourteen years after the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, endemic fishes face an uncertain future
The 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon was the largest accidental oil spill in history. With almost 100 million gallons (379 million liters) of oil combined with dispersants suggested to remain in the Gulf, it is one of the worst pollution events.....»»
Cyberattack on key parts supplier triggered dispute that cost Stellantis $300M, lawsuit says
The automaker lost more than $300 million in revenue because it was unable to manufacture 6,000 vehicles without parts from Yanfeng, the lawsuit says......»»
Exploit seller wants $2 million for a zero-day iMessage attack vector that probably doesn"t exist
A $2 million iMessage exploit listed on the dark web probably doesn't do what the sellers say that it does, but it's still a reminder that iPhones aren't hack-proof.iMessage on iPhoneAccording to a post on X made on April 15, Trust Wallet has found c.....»»
Ally net income plunges 51% in Q1, auto applications set record
Ally's auto business saw a record 3.8 million applications from consumers during the first quarter with 40% of new loan originations in the top credit tier......»»
Scientists construct organo-phosphatic shells of brachiopods
Biomineralized columns, stacked in layers like a sandwich gave Cambrian brachiopod shells their strength and flexibility 520 million years ago......»»
Discovery of new ancient giant snake in India
A new ancient species of snake dubbed Vasuki Indicus, which lived around 47 million years ago in the state of Gujarat in India, may have been one of the largest snakes to have ever lived, suggests new research published in Scientific Reports. The new.....»»
Tim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests in a $250 million AI campus expansion
CEO Tim Cook has continued his tour of Asia by visiting Singapore, where he announced that Apple will spend $250 million to expand its existing campus there.Apple Marina Bay Sands store, SingaporeApple does not release Tim Cook's schedule in advance,.....»»
Tim Cook visits Singapore as Apple invests $250 million
CEO Tim Cook has continued his tour of Asia by visiting Singapore, where he announced that Apple will spend $250 million to expand its existing campus there.Apple Marina Bay Sands store, SingaporeApple does not release Tim Cook's schedule in advance,.....»»
Cheap ransomware for sale on dark web marketplaces is changing the way hackers operate
Since June 2023, Sophos X-Ops has discovered 19 junk gun ransomware variants — cheap, independently produced, and crudely constructed — on the dark web. The developers of these junk gun variants are attempting to disrupt the traditional affiliate.....»»
The Aral Sea has made Central Asia significantly dustier, according to study
The drying up of the Aral Sea has made Central Asia 7% dustier in the last 30 years. Between 1984 and 2015, dust emissions from the growing desert almost doubled from 14 to 27 million tons. This is the result of a study by the Leibniz Institute for T.....»»
Research highlights new ways to tackle outlaw motorcycle gangs
Deakin University criminology research can provide clues for law enforcement about the relationship between outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) clubs and how to combat gang crime......»»
Feds expand investigation into Honda’s automatic emergency braking system
3 million Honda Accords and CR-Vs are fitted with Collision Mitigation Braking System. Enlarge / Honda's forward collision warning system has always been sensitive. Now the NHTSA is investigating some Hondas for false-positive au.....»»
Solero Technologies, former BorgWarner controls unit, expands into Europe, EVs with acquisition
The acquisition of Kendrion's automotive business will double the company's annual revenue to about $500 million and open up new markets for the supplier......»»
NHTSA upgrades probe into braking issues in 3 million Honda vehicles; 50 injuries reported
NHTSA said it has received 1,294 reported complaints alleging inadvertent activation resulting in “sudden vehicle deceleration.” There were 50 reported injuries and 31 crashes, NHTSA said......»»
Mobileye set to ship at least 46 million new assisted driving chips
Israeli automotive tech company Mobileye said on Wednesday it had secured orders to ship 46 million of its EyeQ6 Lite assisted-driving chips over the next few years as automakers race to makes cars safer and easier to drive. .....»»
Marine plankton behavior could predict future marine extinctions, study finds
Marine communities migrated to Antarctica during the Earth's warmest period in 66 million years long before a mass-extinction event......»»
Armis acquires Silk Security for $150 million
Armis has acquired Silk Security for a total of $15 million and will integrate the Silk Platform into the Armis Centrix AI-based Vulnerability Prioritization and Remediation solution to supercharge its capabilities and now be able to provide security.....»»
NHTSA opens probe into braking issues in 3 million Honda vehicles
NHTSA said on Wednesday it had opened an engineering analysis to investigate reports of unexpected activation of automatic emergency braking systems on around 3 million American Honda Motor vehicles......»»