Topic Technology
U.S. companies unnecessarily granting access to more than just privileged users: study
August 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterNearly six in 10 IT operations and security managers in the United States believe their organizations are unnecessarily granting access to individuals beyond their roles or responsibilities, according to a new survey released on Tuesday. The Ponemon Institute survey commissioned…
Fears of further personal information exposure following cyberattack would prevent some consumers from shopping at breached retailer: study
August 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterFears of further exposure of personal information following a cyberattack would prevent 33% of consumers from shopping at a breached retailer for at least three months, according to a recent survey from KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm.…
Allstate Canada now offering personal coverage for ride-for-hire drivers in Alberta
August 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Allstate Insurance Company of Canada announced on Monday that it has launched its personal coverage solution for drivers operating ride-for-hire vehicles within Alberta. Effective Aug. 22, coverage will be available for eligible drivers through Allstate Canada in the form…
Surex Direct launches simplified quote process for tenant’s, condo insurance
August 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSurex Direct has announced the availability of a new tenant’s and condo insurance quote process designed to make things faster and more simple for users. The customer-facing quote process allows users to know “exactly what their best policy price is…
U.S. Geological Survey confirms historic flooding in South Louisiana, says six streamgages set record levels
August 22, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed historic flooding in South Louisiana on its streamgage network, with 30 registering above flood stage over the course of several days. At least six streamgages – which estimate the amount of water flowing…
Cybercriminals recruiting insiders to attack telecommunication providers: Kaspersky
August 22, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterCybercriminals are using insiders to gain access to telecommunications networks and subscriber data, according to an intelligence report from global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab. In addition to targetting insiders, these criminals are also recruiting disillusioned employees through underground channels and…
Self-driving cars go public; Uber offers rides in Pittsburgh
August 19, 2016 by Justin Pritchard and Tom Krisher - THE ASSOCIATED PRESSSAN FRANCISCO – The option to hail a ride in a self-driving car, which was science fiction just a few years ago, will soon be available to Uber users in Pittsburgh, the first time the technology has been offered to…
Government of Canada selects Fortinet to secure its IT infrastructure
August 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterFortinet, a high performance cybersecurity solutions company headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., announced on Thursday that the Government of Canada has selected it to secure its information technology infrastructure. Fortinet said in a press release that it will collaborate with Shared…
Drop in traditional malware and rise in mobile malware, but vigilance still key: U.S. research
August 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe number of active malware families attacking business networks fell by 5% in July – representing the first such decrease in four months – while mobile variants rose, notes new threat research from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point…
Transportation Safety Board warns against ‘single layer of defence’ in managing aviation risk
August 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSome aviation firms “are not effectively managing their safety risks,” the Transportation Safety Board of Canada warned Wednesday as it released a report into an incident near Montreal that injured a pilot and three passengers in a Beechcraft King Air…
Volvo Cars and Uber join forces to develop autonomous driving cars
August 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSwedish luxury premium car maker Volvo Cars and ridesharing company Uber have announced that they are joining forces to develop “next generation autonomous driving cars.” The two companies have signed an agreement to establish a joint project that will develop…
Facial recognition set to go live in Saskatchewan in late August
August 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterSaskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) will have in place facial recognition software when issuing driver licences and photo identification cards come Aug. 24, a move the insurer maintains will help combat fraud and bolster road safety. Customers will not notice anything…