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Be careful where you plug in that cellphone - our expert explains the dangers of public charging stations
As technology continues to advance, so do the methods that hackers use to steal personal information. One such method that even the FBI has taken ...
Will ‘juice jacking’ put an end to free public Wi-Fi, charging?
“Juice jacking” is a maneuver that has recently gained traction by cybercriminals stealing data from unsuspecting users when their phone is plugged into a public ...
What You Need To Know About Cybersecurity From the Director of the Rensselaer Future of Computing Institute
Cyber threats have become one of the leading issues for corporations, governments, and public institutions across America. With ransomware attacks, hackers, and other nefarious threats, ...
Under attack: Tulane expert offers tips of how to avoid falling victim to ransomware attacks
Ransomware continues to be a hot topic as attacks against large and small organizations continue to rise. Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or ...
As Flexible Voting Options Scrutinized, Expert Says Online Voting Not a Safe Alternative
The popularity of — and controversies surrounding — early voting and mail-in ballots demonstrates a demand for more flexible voting options. But online voting shouldn’t be ...
Tulane security expert offers tips for safe Black Friday, Cyber Monday shopping
The holiday shopping season will take on a different look in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of lining up in long lines ...
Hackers Exploit the Pandemic
Criminals are opportunists, and the COVID-19 global onslaught has brought with it not just health threats but cybersecurity risks, too. Within weeks of the COVID-19 ...
Cybersecurity considerations both for businesses and employees while working from home
William “Bill” Rials, an expert and associate director in the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement Information Technology Program, is available to speak about cybersecurity ...
Hacking billionaires and the link between Bezos, Iran and what’s next for America
It’s becoming the ultimate he said/she said between the ultra-rich and world elite. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is claiming Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed ...
If Iran counterattacks on-line – what should we expect and what are the likely targets?
Since the drone ordered attack and killing of Iran’s Qassem Suleimani, American authorities have been waiting for the promised retaliation from Iran. Though embassies ...