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Apple Intelligence's Potential Unintended Privacy Consequences

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:05:17 EST

New iPhone integrates AI: Expert explains what that really means for users

Virginia Tech — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:05:21 EST

Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 on Monday, a device designed around Apple Intelligence, the company's generative artificial intelligence (AI) offering. This new feature promises a highly personalized experience that goes beyond AI, but what does that mean for avid iPhone users? As AI continues to appear in our everyday lives, what do consumers need to be aware of Walid Saad, a professor of electrical and computer engineering and artificial intelligence expert at Virginia Tech, says AI today is equivalent to the Internet in the 1990s, early 2000s: "Its adoption will be inevitable, and we should be well-informed in order to understand how it will change our world in the next few years.

Sleep-deprived, cyberbullied teenagers addicted to smartphones now a common global phenomenon

University of South Australia — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:05:14 EST

A survey of 50,000 primary and secondary school students has found a clear link between night time phone use, sleep deprivation, cyberbullying and poor mental health.

Department of Energy Announces $142 Million in Grants to Small Businesses

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:05:05 EST

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced awards totaling $142 million for small businesses in 34 states. The 123 projects to be funded address multiple mission-critical areas important for the nation, including clean energy and decarbonization, cybersecurity and grid reliability, fusion energy, and nuclear nonproliferation.

The influence of optimism bias and loss aversion of cyber risk management decisions

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:05:26 EST

The research contributes to the understanding of how optimism bias and loss aversion can skew risk awareness and risk management decisions, emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies that address these biases to enhance resilience against cyber threats.

Data Privacy in a World of Cyber Threats

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:45:50 EST

Digital privacy is often framed as an issue for consumers, but Ross School of Business Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations Ruslan Momot argues that companies need to consider the concept as a key element of their business.

Computer Scientists Discover Vulnerabilities in a Popular Security Protocol

University of California San Diego — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 EST

A 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.

UAH student wins national 2024 Department of Energy CyberForce(r) competition

University of Alabama Huntsville — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:05:53 EST

A student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has won the 2024 Department of Energy (DOE) CyberForce competition(r), a national contest designed to hone cybersecurity skills and visibility by challenging students to face off in simulated cyber-focused scenarios centered on securing operational energy technology from adversarial forces.

Cybersecurity Flaws Could Derail High-profile Cycling Races

University of California San Diego — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST

High-end bicycles used for high-profile road races such as the Tour de France are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks targeting the bike's wireless gear shifting system. The researchers are now working with Shimano, one of the leading bicycle component manufacturers, to patch the vulnerabilities.

UWF Center for Cybersecurity earns prestigious CompTIA award

University of West Florida — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:05:46 EST

Congratulations to UWF Center for Cybersecurity for receiving the Pathways Champion Award: Cybersecurity Award at the CompTIA Partner Summit!

Cyber Risk Can't be Eliminated, But Can be Managed (in 7 Steps)

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:05:56 EST

Following the CrowdStrike outage, it's significant to reassess total cybersecurity as neither technically possible nor economically desirable. However, an organization can effectively manage cyber risk by approaching it as a process of iterative steps.

UWF Center for Cybersecurity participates in White House cybersecurity roundtable

University of West Florida — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:05:04 EST

Last week, UWF Center for Cybersecurity participated in The White House's Good-Paying Cyber Jobs for Veterans and Military Spouses Workshop, highlighting the center's CyberSkills2Work program.

Expert Available: Meta's $1.4B settlement with Texas in Privacy Lawsuit

George Washington University — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:49 EST

Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition ...

Senate Passes Bills to Protect Kids Online

George Washington University — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:05:15 EST

AI 'hallucinations' tackled by University of Bristol researchers

University of Bristol — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:05:46 EST

Significant strides in addressing the issue of AI 'hallucinations' and improving the reliability of anomaly detection algorithms in Critical National Infrastructures (CNI) have been made by scientists based in Bristol's School of Computer Science.

New Integrated Risk Analysis Framework Enhances Cybersecurity for SMEs

Higher Education Press — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:05:32 EST

MARISMA is a risk analysis framework designed to improve cybersecurity for businesses by offering adaptive, real-time protection for digital assets against evolving threats.

NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur announce seven joint research projects launching their new partnership

NYU Tandon School of Engineering — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:00:34 EST

NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) have unveiled their inaugural roster of collaborative research projects, the first such initiatives under the partnership that NYU and IIT Kanpur established last year. The projects aim to advance fields including cybersecurity, biotech, AI, robotics, and wireless communications.

UWF awarded $320,210 to help students understand and prepare applications for security clearance

University of West Florida — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:15:00 EST

The Florida Defense Support Task Force awarded UWF $320,210 to develop a pilot program that helps students prepare security clearance applications and understand the process of applying for a security clearance.

Enhancing Cloud Data Security for Efficient and Private Queries with New Encrypt-Then-Index Strategy

Higher Education Press — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:05:04 EST

A novel encrypt-then-index strategy improves secure data queries on encrypted cloud databases, offering enhanced efficiency and privacy-preserving machine learning.

Mass layoffs and data breaches could be connected, according to researchers

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:05:15 EST

A research team led by faculty from Binghamton University, State University of New York has been exploring how mass layoffs and data breaches could be connected. Their theory: since layoffs create conditions where disgruntled employees face added stress or job insecurity, they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors that heighten the company's vulnerability to data breaches.