Cybercriminals Targeting Law Firms with GootLoader and FakeUpdates Malware

Six different law firms were targeted in January and February 2023 as part of two disparate threat campaigns distributing GootLoader and FakeUpdates (aka SocGholish) malware strains.
GootLoader, active since late 2020, is a first-stage downloader that's capable of delivering a wide range of secondary payloads such as Cobalt Strike and ransomware.
It notably employs search engine optimization (

https://thehackernews.com/2023/03/cyberc...-with.html

Carvana backs Illinois bill to codify home vehicle delivery, e-signatures

<p>The embattled retailer is supporting Illinois S.B. 1896, a bill introduced Feb. 9. If passed, it would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code to add specific language pertaining to home vehicle delivery and electronic signatures.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/used-cars/carva...s-illinois

Ford sells 9,250 EVs to U.S. Postal Service; 14,000 charging stations purchased

<p>USPS also said it was ordering more than 14,000 charging stations to be deployed at its facilities after it announced in December said it would more than double its planned EV delivery purchases, and will buy at least 66,000 electric vehicles through 2028.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/sales/us-post-o...stellantis

Assurant faces more allegations, potential 6th plaintiff in racial discrimination la

<p>The suit alleges that, for years, senior managers ignored complaints of "horrific racial discrimination," retaliated against Black employees who complained about on-the-job bias. Assurant denies the claims.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/finance-insuran...on-lawsuit

AV group releases U.S. policy guide for Congress, Transportation Department

<p>The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association's framework includes recommendations for Congress and the U.S. Department of Transportation to steer federal action and advance the deployment and commercialization of AVs across the U.S.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report...ngress-dot

VW announces updates to ID.3, MEB EV platform

Volkswagen will unveil an updated version of its ID.3 next spring, and even though the compact electric hatchback isn't sold in the U.S., the planned updates may eventually filter across to the related ID.4 compact crossover. Teaser sketches released by the automaker last week hint at a revised front fascia and a new dash with a larger...


https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1138...v-platform

Ford teases electric crossover based on VW Group's MEB platform

Ford has confirmed plans to show a compact electric crossover in early 2023, and the automaker has started a teaser campaign ahead of the reveal. Ford last week revealed a shadowy image of the crossover, and its head of passenger vehicles in Europe, Martin Sander, also posted last week a teaser shot showing part of the design to his Twitter...


https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1138...b-platform

VW's next ID EV to debut at 2023 CES

Volkswagen will use next month's 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to present the latest member of its expanding ID family of electric vehicles. The reveal will take place on Jan. 3 before a formal debut at CES, which runs from Jan. 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. VW said it plans to show a camouflaged prototype. The automaker...


https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1136...t-2023-ces

VW ID.7 electric sedan prototype presented ahead of 2023 CES

Volkswagen late on Tuesday presented the next salvo in its EV onslaught in the form of the ID.7, a mid-size sedan that will fill in for the Passat in the U.S. VW has only shown a camouflaged prototype, though the automaker has also provided a look at the interior. The prototype is due to make an appearance at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas, which runs...


https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1138...f-2023-ces

2024 Volkswagen ID.7 spy shots

Volkswagen used this week's 2023 CES to confirm a new ID.7 electric sedan, and we have spy shots of a prototype testing in the wild. The ID.7 is the sedan first hinted at by 2018's ID.Vizzion concept car, and more recently with the ID.Aero concept. There's also the chance of VW adding a wagon body, as indicated by 2019's ID.Space Vizzion concept...


https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1133...-spy-shots