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UrduA research team led by University of California San Diego computer scientists investigated the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) protocol and found a vulnerability they call Blast-RADIUS that has been present for decades.
Tag: Security
IT Outage Causes Issues Across the Globe: Cyber Resilience Researchers React
Andrew Peck, a cyber resilience PhD researcher at Loughborough University who, prior to joining the institute, had a career delivering IT solutions to big industry, healthcare and government, and Professor Oli Buckley, an expert in cyber security, have reacted to the IT outage news.
Sports risk management expert sees lessons to learn from Copa América security breach
A West Virginia University sports risk management expert says organizers should take several lessons from the gate rushing by fans — many without tickets — that delayed the start of Sunday’s (July 14) Copa América final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami,…
Vulnerability exposed: Car dealerships grapple with fallout from cybersecurity attacks
Nearly 15,000 car dealerships across North America are still struggling to operate after a massive cyberattack has crippled their software systems. As more vehicles become connected to the Internet and reliant on digital systems, cyberattacks pose a serious risk to businesses and…
VR Poses Privacy Risks for Kids. A New Study Finds Parents Aren’t as Worried as They Should Be.
New research finds that, while an increasing number of minors are using virtual reality (VR) apps, not many parents recognize the extent of the security and privacy risks that are specific to VR technologies.
MSU receives $1M to create center for cybersecurity training
Michigan State University’s School of Criminal Justice is taking the lead on addressing the state’s cybercrime investigation policy. The school will be working with law enforcement partners across the state to create a full-service training hub to ensure law enforcement agencies are prepared to respond to the increasing threat of cybercrimes.
UAlbany Cybersecurity Incident Response Studio Wins $1.25M in Federal Funding
The initiative will bring cyber and crisis management researchers from across campus together to support training and simulation exercises for public, private and non-profit sector partners.
GW Experts Available to Discuss Two Year Anniversary of Russia-Ukraine War
WASHINGTON (February 22, 2024) – Saturday, February 24 marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Just this week, the European Union has agreed to new sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine. More…
MSU expert: Tips to protect your security and data when shopping online
Thomas Holt is a professor and the director of on-campus master’s programs for the School of Criminal Justice in Michigan State University’s College of Social Science. Holt shares tips to help you reduce the risk of identity theft or scams as you begin holiday shopping.
GridTrust Helps Protect the Nation’s Electric Utilities from Cyber Threats
A new cybersecurity technology that relies on the unique digital fingerprint of individual semiconductor chips could help protect the equipment of electrical utilities from malicious attacks that exploit software updates on devices controlling the critical infrastructure.
Intelligence document leak on Discord raises questions about security concerns and online gaming communities
Discord, a chat platform originally built for online gaming, is now subject of intense scrutiny after intelligence documents were leaked – allegedly by a member of the military. James Ivory, a Virginia Tech professor who researches social media and video game use related to military simulations and links to political extremism and intelligence risks, said Discord has become a very mainstream platform for individual and community messaging.
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…
New $26 Million NSF Engineering Research Center to Advance Future of Smart Streetscapes
FAU has landed a major NSF Engineering Research Center with Columbia University, Rutgers University, the University of Central Florida, and Lehman College.
NSF Tags FAU Researcher for Post-quantum Cryptography in NextG Networks
FAU’s Reza Azarderakhsh, Ph.D., was among 34 investigators nationwide selected by the NSF for RINGS, which is short for Resilient and Intelligent Next-Generation Systems. His project is the only one working on taking post-quantum cryptography to next generation systems.
‘Beam Me Up:’ Nation’s First Quantum Drone Provides Unrivaled Security
Researchers are developing the nation’s first drone-based, mobile quantum network for unhackable wireless communication. The network includes drones, a ground station, lasers and fiber optics. In war, these drones would provide one-time crypto-keys to exchange critical information, which spies and enemies would not be able to intercept. Quantum protects information using the laws of nature and not just by a clever manmade code.
Pete Spizzirri named DOE Security Manager of the Year
Argonne security deputy director Pete Spizzirri has been named DOE’s Security Manager of the Year for manifold efforts improving lab security.
DHS-Funded Security Technology Licensed for Commercialization
S&T is pushing the boundaries of technology, architecture, and industry partnerships to meet TSA’s current and future challenges and improve the screening experience for both travelers and screeners.
Shoe Scanner Technology on the Horizon
A shoe scanner may allow people passing through security screening to keep their shoes on. PNNL built the scanner based on the same technology it used to develop airport scanners. It’s licensed to Liberty Defense.
Do You Know the Way to Berkelium, Californium?
Scientists at Berkeley Lab have demonstrated how to image samples of heavy elements as small as a single nanogram. The new approach will help scientists advance new technologies for medical imaging and cancer therapies.
Study Reveals Extent of Privacy Vulnerabilities with Amazon’s Alexa
A recent study outlines a range of privacy concerns related to the programs users interact with when using Amazon’s voice-activated assistant, Alexa. Issues range from misleading privacy policies to the ability of third-parties to change the code of their programs after receiving Amazon approval.
S&T Collaborates with Federal Partners to Improve Air Domain Awareness at the Northern Border
The capability to detect, track, and identify aerial-based threats is more commonly known as air domain awareness.
Rutgers Legal Expert Available to Discuss Environmental, Climate Change Priorities
New Brunswick, N.J. (Jan. 21, 2021) – Rutgers University Professor Cymie R. Payne, an expert on United States and international environmental laws, is available for interviews on how the administration of President Biden can strengthen laws and regulations and efforts to…
Emergency preparedness experts from Arizona State University weigh in on the future state of domestic terrorism
In the wake of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging the United States Department of Homeland Security to adjust its security approach ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. The…
DHS S&T, MTA and MIT Test Virus Mitigation Measures to Protect Riders on Public Transit
DHS S&T, in partnership with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory, will conduct tests in a real-world environment to determine the most effective measures to reduce the spread of viruses on public transit.
Study IDs Four Things That Make People Feel Good About Using Chatbots
A recent study has identified four factors that predict user satisfaction with customer service chatbots. The study also found that a positive chatbot experience was associated with customer loyalty, highlighting the importance of the findings to corporate brands.
Building the Resilience of Citizens, Communities, and Countries
Ahead of the holiday season, Rutgers’ Miller Center for Community Protection and Resilience released a new report to provide vulnerable communities and houses of worship policies and practices to enhance the security and safety of their communities.
The Future of Internet Freedom: Policy, Technology, and Emerging Threats
A virtual panel at American University will discuss the future of Internet freedom.
Protests in Nigeria: AU Professor Available for Commentary and Analysis
Deadly Protests in Nigeria: AU Professor Available for Commentary and Analysis What: As peaceful protests against police brutality have turned deadly in Nigeria, with several demonstrators killed by security forces, Carl LeVan, professor at American University’s School of International Service,…
Revolutionary quantum breakthrough paves way for safer online communication
The world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet and an answer to the growing threat of cyber-attacks, thanks to a team of international scientists who have created a unique prototype which could transform how we communicate online.
Study Debunks Robocall Myths, Lays Groundwork For Stopping Them
New research finds that the number of robocalls isn’t going up, and that answering a robocall doesn’t make you more likely to get additional robocalls. However, stories you’ve heard about individuals getting hundreds of back-to-back unsolicited calls? Those are true.
Randomness theory could hold key to internet security
In a new paper, Cornell Tech researchers identified a problem that holds the key to whether all encryption can be broken – as well as a surprising connection to a mathematical concept that aims to define and measure randomness.
“Knock Codes” For Smartphone Security Are Easily Predicted, Researchers Say
Smartphone owners who unlock their devices with knock codes aren’t as safe as they think, according to new research.
S&T and NSA Test Automated Security Vetting for Mobile Apps
Under a joint pilot program, DHS S&T and NIAP within the National Security Agency (NSA) cybersecurity mission have demonstrated that the process can be automated.
Does NATO Still Matter?
NATO just turned seventy, and some of its own members have become deeply critical of the organization. CFR breaks down what purpose NATO serves in the twenty-first century and whether we still need it.
DHS S&T Announces Third Biometric Technology Rally
DHS S&T is calling for submissions to the 2020 Biometric Technology Rally (Rally).
Preparing for the Next Foreign Policy Crisis
Overview Managing foreign policy crises has become a recurring challenge for U.S. presidents. Since the end of the Cold War, there have been one hundred twenty occasions in which a threatening development overseas triggered a period of intense, high-level deliberation…
Why It Matters: Space Jam
Space is getting crowded. The biggest challenge is space junk—the debris that results when satellites break up or get shot down. If we aren’t careful, space junk, and space conflict, could cause a lot of problems down here on Earth.
STRATEGIES TO LOWER RISK FOR VIOLENT CRIME AND GUN VIOLENCE
With violent crimes and gun violence rising annually and the number of gun deaths in the U.S. surpassing all other nations, researchers at the annual meeting of The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) present a series of studies during its Study of Violent Crime and Gun Violence symposium which contributes several new frameworks that can be used toward improving laws, civilian strategies, legislation and police response, as well as the overall study of risk in society. The Symposium will occur on Monday, December 9 at 10:30 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
Popular third-party genetic genealogy site is vulnerable to compromised data, impersonations
University of Washington researchers have found that the third-party genealogy site GEDmatch is vulnerable to multiple kinds of security risks.
UAlbany College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity to Launch Nation’s First Center for Advanced Red Teaming
CART is the first research and education center of its kind.
New tools to minimize risks in shared, augmented-reality environments
UW security researchers have created ShareAR, a toolkit that lets developers build collaborative and interactive features into AR apps without sacrificing their users’ privacy and security.
Cybersecurity expert available to comment on coordinated ransomware attack in Texas
Twenty-three Texas towns were affected last week by a “coordinated” ransomware attack, prompting a “Level 2 Escalated Response” by Texas Governor Greg Abbott—just one step below the highest level of alert in the state. Scott Shackelford, an associate professor of…
Researchers Hack One of the World’s Most Secure Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Israeli researchers have managed to take control of a Siemens programmable logic controller (PLC), considered to be one of the safest controllers in the world. PLCs are used in a wide spectrum of operations including power stations, water pumps, vehicles, and smart homes.
IDEMIA Identity & Security USA licenses ORNL advanced optical array
IDEMIA Identity & Security USA has licensed an advanced optical array developed at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The portable technology can be used to help identify individuals in challenging outdoor conditions.
Researchers Hack One of the World’s Most Secure Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Israeli researchers have managed to take control of a Siemens programmable logic controller (PLC), considered to be one of the safest controllers in the world. PLCs are used in a wide spectrum of operations including power stations, water pumps, vehicles, and smart homes.
Notre Dame professors can offer expertise on Iran from Trump’s tweets to oil security
We can easily arrange TV and radio interviews at Notre Dame’s on-campus studio. Rosemary Kelanic is an expert on oil security and U.S. Grand Strategy. She recently wrote “Why Iran’s ‘oil weapon’ isn’t that scary” for the Washington Post’s Monkey…