Voice and language tool vendor Nuance Communications suffered a $98m loss in revenue due to the global NotPetya cyber attack in June 2017, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is also facing further losses in 2018 as it enhances its security. In addition to the attack, Nuance recently experienced a breach of a single transcription platform, affecting the records of 45,000 individuals. Despite promptly shutting down the platform and containing the incident, the company warned that future cyber security incidents could adversely affect its results.

Vans seized, ‘unsafe’ Uber suspended and drivers quizzed during West Midlands Police sting
In an operation to reduce motoring offences, police officers and driving agencies pulled over and checked vehicles in the Black Country at a quiet industrial