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Critical PHP Flaws Spur Global Patch Effort, Temporary Shutdowns
A rush to update websites and protect against vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language continued into its second day, with researchers warning that hackers have attempted to exploit the weaknesses. Disruption caused by the security issues began Wednesday after … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTesla Aiming Sell Cybercab Robotaxis by End of Year Despite Federal Probe
Tesla is aiming to start selling its Cybercab robotaxis to the public by the end of this year, its engineering chief said on Wednesday, even as the US auto safety agency probes the vehicles that come without manual controls which … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMoney Managers Say There’s Nowhere to Hide as Super El Niño Forms
The prospect of the world’s strongest ever El Niño cycle has a growing number of money managers racing to prepare their portfolios for the disruption they say is coming. The climate phenomenon associated with warming across the equatorial Pacific Ocean … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGM Targets ‘Eyes-Off’ Autonomous Driving for Pickups, SUVs
General Motors plans to offer “eyes-off” autonomous driving on its highest-selling, most profitable vehicles — big pickup trucks and SUVs — as it seeks fresh revenue streams from heavy technology investments. Last year, GM said it would offer autonomous highway … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWR Berkley CEO Shares Insights on AI Adoption During Q3 Call
W.R. Berkley Corp. Chairman, President and CEO W. Robert Berkley, Jr. chose the third quarter of 2026 to enlighten analysts on the insurer’s journey parallel to society’s breakneck adoption of technological advances and its effect on the economy. “My colleagues … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUS Urges Fix for Widely Used Software After Critical Alerts
The U.S. government is working to address and stop any potential cybersecurity issues stemming from flaws in PHP, a widely used open-source software, that may impact federal agencies and American critical infrastructure, according to a White House official. The programming … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreToyota Recalling 105,800 US Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Toyota is recalling 105,794 vehicles in the U.S. over a potential fuel leak that could raise the risk of fire if it reaches an ignition source, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday. Here are some details: … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMeta to Pay Historic $25 Billion in New Mexico Deception Case
Meta Platforms Inc. was ordered to pay a groundbreaking $25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The fine issued by state court Judge Francis Mathew is … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGovernment Websites Go Dark As Vulnerabilities in Programming Language Send Shudder Across Internet
Government websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators scrambling to protect their systems. Developers of the PHP programming language said Tuesday they had … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGallagher Re: Global Insured Cat Losses 29% Below Average Through September
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes totaled $92 billion during the first nine months of 2026, dropping 29% below the 10-year average of $128 billion, according to a new report. The losses were the lowest nine-month total since 2019, Gallagher … Source: Claims Journal
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