Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

Latest From Richard Forno, Principal Lecturer in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Business|Crime|News|Technology|World

Pagers and walkie-talkies over cellphones – a security expert explains why Hezbollah went low-tech for communications

Smartphones may be indispensable to modern life, but they’re also perfect tools for spying on their owners. Anyone looking to avoid being tracked – like, say, militant groups – tends to ditch them.

September 18, 2024
Pagers and walkie-talkies over cellphones – a security expert explains why Hezbollah went low-tech for communications
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem

A faulty software update crippled airlines, hospitals and government services. A security researcher explains why it’s likely to happen again and what needs to be done to lower the odds of a repeat.

July 19, 2024
Massive IT outage spotlights major vulnerabilities in the global information ecosystem
Opinion|Political

Social media and political violence – how to break the cycle

When political discourse is devoid of facts and high on demonization, it’s no surprise that political violence is the result. There is a way out, but it’s slow and will take effort.

July 16, 2024
Social media and political violence – how to break the cycle

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