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Data For A Whopping 26 Million Stolen Payment Cards Leaked In Hack Of Fraud Bazaar | Arstechnica

October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 mdbincbi

A thriving online bazaar selling stolen payment card data has been hacked in a heist that leaked the records for more than 26 million cards, KrebsOnSecurity reported on Tuesday. The 26 million figure isn’t significant only to the legitimate consumers and businesses who own the stolen cards or the financial institutions that issued them. Fortunately for the card owners, the database is now in the hands of affected financial institutions, who can invalidate and replace the cards. Read full story here: Data For A Whopping 26 Million Stolen Payment Cards…

Why It’s Only A Matter Of Time Before Oil Runs Out Of Gas And Electric Vehicles Power Ahead | MarketWatch

October 12, 2019October 12, 2019 mdbincbi

Alternative energy helps the planet and gives consumers choices. Roughly two-thirds of the electricity generated in the U.S. is currently sourced from fossil fuels. The positive news is that only half of that comes from coal; the other half comes from natural gas, which produces half as much CO2 as coal (though it has its own side effects — it leaks methane). Another 20% of U.S. energy comes from nuclear power, which produces zero carbon emissions. The remaining 17% comes from “green” sources, such as hydro (7%), wind (6.6%), and…

Cable Companies Use Hidden Fees To Raise Prices 24% A Month | Ars Technica

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 mdbincbi

A Consumer Reports analysis of cable bills found that companies add $37.11 per month in fees to the average bill, raising consumers’ actual costs way above the advertised prices. The $37.11 “in fees created by the cable industry” add 24% to the average base price of $156.71 a month, Consumer Reports said. That doesn’t include another $13.28 in government-related taxes and fees, which raise prices even higher. Read full story here: Cable Companies Use Hidden Fees To Raise Prices 24% A Month | Ars Technica

The Four Big US Carriers Want To Help You Get Rid Of Passwords | The Verge

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 mdbincbi

Last September, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon announced Project Verify, a way to log into apps without making a new account or password by instead relying on your smartphone to authenticate your identity. Think of it like the buttons you’ve likely seen that let you sign into apps and websites using your Facebook or Google account. Now, Project Verify has an official name — ZenKey — and it’s starting to roll out, albeit very slowly. Read full story here: The Four Big US Carriers Want To Help You Get Rid…

Get In Hosers, Electrify America Is Going To Canada! | Roadshow

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019 mdbincbi

Electrify America crossed the border and opened its first charging station as Electrify Canada. Most of you by now are familiar with Electrify America, aka the Volkswagen-backed charging network. It’s been not-so-quietly expanding its network of Level 2 and DC fast-charging stations across the US for a couple of years, and it was only a matter of time before it crossed our northern border. Read full story here: Get In Hosers, Electrify America Is Going To Canada! | Roadshow

Electric-car State Fees Often Cost More Than Gas Tax, Study Shows | Roadshow

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 mdbincbi

It’s perhaps an unthought-of benefit for electric-car owners: There’s no way to pay into a state’s gasoline tax at the pump since the cars won’t take a drop of fossil fuels. Numerous states have crafted workarounds, however, as they try recoup costs to keep road budgets afloat for repairs and maintenance. Read full story here: Electric-car State Fees Often Cost More Than Gas Tax, Study Shows | Roadshow

Think Twice Before You Hand Your Phone To Police To Show Auto Insurance, Experts Say | CBC News

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 mdbincbi

Ontario drivers should think twice about handing over their unlocked phone to a police officer to show electronic proof of insurance, privacy experts say. The province announced last week that Ontarians can now carry auto insurance information on their smartphones instead of relying on paper copies. Finance Minister Rod Phillips heralded the convenience that move will bring — but privacy watchdogs aren’t exactly doing back flips about it. Read full story here: Think Twice Before You Hand Your Phone To Police To Show Auto Insurance, Experts Say | CBC News

Petro-Canada Is Bringing Back Gas Nozzle Locking Clips | CTV News

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 mdbincbi

Gas nozzle locking clips are returning to Petro-Canada gas stations across the country after the company says they were removed nearly 20 years ago. (PumpTalk) Part of the reason for this is to prevent people from jamming coffee cups in the holders and spilling gasoline. According to a post on Petro Canada’s blog, the company is bringing the locking clips back to its gas stations across Canada, except in Quebec where they’re illegal. Read full story here: Petro-Canada Is Bringing Back Gas Nozzle Locking Clips | CTV News