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Protecting the protectors: Virginia Tech researchers work to secure power grid communication on military bases.
For months, U.S. officials have been sniffing out malicious computer code that they suspect to be planted inside the power grid and communication control systems on U.S. military bases. Virginia Tech researchers already are working on a plan to secure future military base power grid operations and their critical missions from such threats.
GW Experts Available During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The George Washington University has several experts available to discuss various cybersecurity topics throughout National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, including privacy and cybersecurity risks, election information security, and cybersecurity as it relates to terrorism and homeland security. If you would like…
Cybersecurity experts from Indiana University available to comment on recent ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks recently disrupted the world’s largest meatpacker and are reported to have impacted the operations of the Massachusetts Steamship Authority. Indiana University experts in cybersecurity and data protection are available to comment. Contact Mary Keck at [email protected] or Kirk…
Under attack: Tulane expert offers tips of how to avoid falling victim to ransomware attacks
Randy Magiera, a cybersecurity expert and professor of information technology and information security in Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement, is available to speak about ransomware attacks, what exactly happens and how to avoid these attacks. For interviews, contact [email protected]…
NUS computer scientists show robot vacuum cleaners can be used by hackers to spy on private conversations
By analysing minute vibrations on common items caused by sound waves, a potential attacker can use a robot vacuum cleaner to retrieve audio data and capture private and sensitive information
New Cyber Defense Feed Protects Government Systems in Live Trial Across Four States
A new automated data feed that helps defend state and local government computer systems from cyberattacks and rapidly blocks threats across state lines reduced cyber defense time from some three days to less than three minutes in a successful pilot program across four states.
Hackers targeting companies that fake corporate responsibility
A new study found some hackers aren’t in it for the money; they want to expose firms that engage in phony philanthropy. These hackers — which include everyone from disgruntled employees to hacktivist groups — can “sniff out” actions that only give the appearance of corporate social responsibility.
Beware of Cyber scams/fraud related to COVID-19
The FBI reports scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal money and personal information, or both in some cases. The general public can protect itself and should do research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the…
Expert available to discuss cybersecurity on Data Privacy Day
Mina Guirguis is a Professor of Computer Science at Texas State University, which he joined in 2006. He directs the Intelligent Security Group. His research is broadly driven by the interplay of security, networks and stochastic control with research contributions…