Articles by Nicholas Comfort and Cagan Koc

ABN Amro Is Latest Bank to Suffer Breach After Hack at Supplier

ABN Amro Bank NV became the latest European lender to suffer a data breach through one of its suppliers as criminals seek to exploit weaker links adjacent to banking. The Dutch bank said in a statement Friday unauthorized parties may …

Hezbollah, Russia-Linked Hackers Step Up Cyberattacks on Israel: Cybersecurity Firm

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon and Russia-linked hackers have stepped up cyberattacks against Israel since the war with Hamas began, according to the chief technology officer of Israel-founded cybersecurity company Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. “While a lot …

Philips to Pay at Least $479 Million For Apnea Machine Cases

Koninklijke Philips NA officials have agreed to pay at least $479 million to resolve part of a sprawling litigation tied to a 2021 US recall of millions of machines designed to treat sleep apnea, according to people familiar with the …

Ship Carrying BMWs and Mercedes Ablaze Off Dutch Coast Could Burn for Days

A cargo ship carrying almost 3,800 cars and construction vehicles is likely to continue burning for days, according to the Dutch coast guard, which is leading efforts to contain the blaze. BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz Group AG each have several …

Australia, Netherlands Start Legal Proceedings Against Russia for Crash of Flight MH17

Australia and the Netherlands started legal proceedings against Russia over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, more than seven years after the deadly crash. The move, at the International Civil Aviation Organization, comes after Russia “unilaterally” ended negotiations with …

Dubai Ride-Hailing Firm, Careem, Provides Accident Insurance for Drivers, Passengers

Dubai-based ride-hailing service Careem Networks FZ is looking for new ways to get ahead of main rival Uber Technologies Inc. in the Middle East. Careem launched an accident insurance program for passengers as well as drivers in Turkey and is …

Uber Drivers in Turkey Fear for Lives After Alleged Attacks by Traditional Cab Drivers

An Uber driver keeps a metal rod close at hand during his daily drives through Istanbul. Alarmed by violent attacks in recent weeks allegedly carried out by angry yellow cab drivers who want Turkey to ban the ride-hailing company, Levent …

Terrorist Attack at Istanbul Airport Kills at Least 40; Islamic State Blamed

Coordinated suicide attacks at Istanbul’s international airport killed at least 40 people, tearing through the terminal at one of the busiest travel times of the year as Turkey struggles to contain the spillover from Syria’s civil war. Islamic State is …