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Cybersecurity Challenges Face Many Battleground States
Around half of states typically considered battleground states are facing cybersecurity challenges that put them at increased risk of a cybersecurity breach. Shiu-Kai Chin, Ph.D., is a professor of electrical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and…
“Attack on Universal Health Services a cry for change.”
Lee McKnight, associate professor in the iSchool, was interviewed for the TechTarget article “Attack on Universal Health Services a cry for change.” Universal Health Services, an IT network for over 400 healthcare facilities, is the recent victim of a cyberattack…
Medical Ransomware Attack Could Spell Disaster, Deaths During Pandemic
Universal Health Services is working to get back online after facing what could be the largest medical system cyberattack in U.S. history. UHS officials have not confirmed it was ransomware but did issue a statement that its system is currently…
User Beware: We Still Don’t Know How Oracle Will Treat US Consumer Data
President Trump approved a tentative deal over the weekend that allows TikTok to stay in U.S. app stores for now. On Friday, officials had announced WeChat and TikTok apps would be banned, citing national security concerns as the reason behind…
“US indicts Chinese hackers on charges of targeting coronavirus vaccine data and defense secrets.”
Corri Zoli, research assistant professor of political science at the Maxwell School and director of research at the Institute for Security Policy and Law, was interviewed by the South China Morning Post for the story “US indicts Chinese hackers on…
Top Mobile Security Threats for Cell Phone Users
Kevin Du, a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was quoted in the Cybersecurity Online article “8 mobile security threats you should take seriously in 2020.” Du urges cell phone users to be aware of mobile security…
Career Achievement Unlocked—CyberStart Video Game Lets Students Explore Cybersecurity
Move over Fortnite and Overwatch–there’s a new game in town. Provided by the SANS Institute and funded by the National Science Foundation, CyberStart is an online game for students with extraordinary problem-solving skills who are interested in learning more about…
Compromised Medical Data Reminds Us We’re Only As Strong As Our Weakest Link
A new report has uncovered the ease in which medical records, health data and images belonging to millions of patients can be found online. The Pro Publica investigation identified more than 180 servers used in medical offices across the U.S….
University Assembles Mission Assurance Experts at Cybersecurity Workshop
Cyberattacks happen every day. From Equifax to Facebook, even the biggest companies struggle to protect our data, and they often fail to do so. But breaches that expose personal and financial data are only part of the problem. There are…
Cybersecurity Workshops Draw Faculty from Across the Globe
A cyberattack is happening right now. At every moment of every day, increasingly sophisticated hackers are trying to gain access to the networks of businesses and institutions around the world. To combat them, College of Engineering and Computer Science Professor…