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Log4j Software Flaw ‘Endemic,’ New Cyber Safety Panel Says

A computer vulnerability discovered last year in a ubiquitous piece of software is an “endemic” problem that will pose security risks for potentially a decade or more, according to a new cybersecurity panel created by President Joe Biden. The Cyber …

Alibaba-Backed Startup Autox Applies for Driver-less Test Permit In California

Chinese startup AutoX, backed by e-commerce giant Alibaba, has applied to test self-driving vehicles without an in-car backup driver in California, the first challenger to Alphabet Inc’s autonomous driving venture Waymo to say it has done so. If granted the …

China Insurance Policy Protects Good Samaritans Against Scams by the Elderly

Now there’s an answer to a sad, strange and common question in China: How can someone be a good Samaritan to an elderly person in need without getting scammed? China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba has partnered with an insurance company to …