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WHEC-TV reports on a data breach involving a former Rochester Regional Health vendor and includes cybersecurity guidance from Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity.

The Chilean newspaper, El Mercurio, interviewed Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, about Anthropic’s recent call to slow or halt AI development if serious risks emerge, alongside the Trump administration’s executive order highlighting AI-related national security concerns. (This content is in Spanish and will require a subscription to read.)

 

WHEC-TV speaks to Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, about a fear-based extortion scam involving threatening videos sent via text message and steps people can take to protect themselves from cybercriminals.

RIT students are helping ensure that internet communications stay secure by using a free and open-source library and toolkit that provides encryption for computer networks. Many of the student’s submitted code changes have been merged into the critical library that powers about two-thirds of all websites and internet servers.

WSTM-TV speaks to Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, about privacy and cybersecurity concerns tied to biometric surveillance technology as Syracuse lawmakers consider new restrictions on facial recognition and biometric data collection.

The Southern Maryland Chronicle speaks to Matthew Wright, O’Sullivan Professor and chair of the Department of Cybersecurity, about the growing threat of AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes in political campaigns ahead of upcoming elections.

The Conversation features a column by Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, examining cybersecurity risks and strategies related to emerging technologies.

Spectrum News speaks to T.J. Borelli, principal lecturer of computer science, and Sharon Mason, director of the School of Information, about the university’s new bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence and growing student interest in the field.

WHEC-TV speaks to Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, about Roblox’s new age-based accounts and parental controls aimed at improving child safety online.

The University of Mississippi writes about a new book from Andrea Hickerson, dean at Ole Miss and former RIT faculty member; Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity; and Matthew Wright, O’Sullivan Professor and chair of the Department of Cybersecurity. The book, Fake-Checking: A Journalist's Guide to Deepfakes, is a practical guide that addresses growing concerns of AI-generated media's impact on accurate reporting.

Established in the 1970s, RIT’s Wellness Education Program serves as a commitment to student well being, personal development, and lifelong healthy habits.

IT Brew interviews Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, about the new ISC2 Code of Professional Conduct for cybersecurity professionals.