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Your high-tech car could be vulnerable to deadly mass cyberattacks
“Automakers are taking many protective actions, including designing vehicles from the start with security features and adding cybersecurity measures to new and redesigned models.”
Lok Sabha passes Bill to set up National Committee on Dam Safety to prevent dam failures
Observing that safety of dam is extremely important as it concerns lives of people, property and flora and fauna, the Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said “there is a need to have a common protocol for safety of dams in the country.”
3 of 5 costliest disasters hit emerging and developing countries in H1 2019:Munich Re
When looking at the first half of 2019, disasters in poorer countries are worrying because the victims so often have virtually no insurance cover. Cyclone Idai, which hit Mozambique, was in relative terms worse for that country than the Tohoku earthquake – the costliest natural disaster on record – was for Japan in 2011. Almost nothing was insured, so that very few of the people affected were able to obtain prompt financial assistance for the loss of their belongings. Experience has shown that such countries often take years to recover from disasters. The insurance industry therefore needs to promote partnerships with governments and development banks to provide greater assistance to countries like Mozambique, ” said Torsten Jeworrek, member of the Board of Management, Munich Re said
No-Deal EU exit ‘Now a Very Real Prospect’, Says Head of Newly Formed Brexit Cabinet
Chancellor Sajid Javid is ready to release more than 1 billion pounds ($1.2 billion) for planning a no-deal exit, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, noting the new funds add to the 4.2 billion pounds set aside by his predecessor, Philip Hammond.There’s not a clear majority in Parliament for no deal and lawmakers have said they will try to block it. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said he’s ready for a general election at any time
U.S. slaps $5 billion fine against Facebook, other privacy settlement terms
“Despite repeated promises to its billions of users worldwide that they could control how personal information is shared Facebook undermined consumers’ choices,” said FTC Chairman Joe Simons, a Republican, in a statement.
Group of German companies – including BASF, Siemens, Roche – hit by cyber attacks
Public broadcaster ARD said the hackers used a type of malware called Winnti, which allows attackers to remotely access a victim’s computer network. ARD said an analysis of the malware code showed which companies were targeted by a group likely working for the Chinese government.
Rhine river shipping faces another historic shutdown as drought hits water levels
Reflecting a trend seen in the Himalayas, the Rockies and other mountainous regions of the world, alpine glaciers have shrunk steadily as global warming makes melting in summer outpace accumulation of snow in winter. That means there’s less water feeding rivers each year. An April study by ETH Zurich predicts that half of the Alps’ glaciers could disappear within three decades.
Cost of Norsk Hydro Cyber attack higher than expected at nearly $75 million
The attack is now estimated to have cost 250-300 million crowns [$28.9 million-$34.6 million] in the second quarter, compared with an earlier estimate of 200-250 million crowns [$23.1 million-$28.9 million]. Including the first quarter impact, the total cost of the attack is set to be 550-650 million crowns [$63.5 million-$75.0 million].
Inter-ministerial group suggests banning of private cryptocurrencies in India
“The committee is of the view that it would be advisable to have an open mind regarding the introduction of an official digital currency in India,” the report said.
Equifax’s $700 million data breach settlement includes $300 million for consumers
Under the settlement, the company will establish a $300 million restitution fund for harmed consumers that could climb to $425 million depending on its use. Consumers eligible for the fund must submit claims showing they were fraud victims or set up credit-monitoring services following the breach