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August 17, 2020
What school districts can do to prevent remote learning hackers
WHAM-TV talks to Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer in the Department of Computing Security, about how to protect Zoom meetings against hackers.
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April 19, 2020
RIT professor shares cybersecurity tips for those awaiting stimulus checks
WROC-TV talks to Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer of computing security, about phishing attempts targeting those awaiting stimulus checks.
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April 3, 2020
New viral trend disrupts online work and classes
WHAM-TV talks to Jonathan S. Weissman, senior lecturer of computing security, about “Zoombombing.”
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July 22, 2019
Connections: Understanding FaceApp and what happens to user data submitted to social media apps
WXXI’s “Connections” program features Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer of computing security, talking about security concerns surrounding FaceApp, a mobile app that transforms faces in photo.
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July 18, 2019
Continued concern over FaceApp's ties to Russia
WHAM-TV talks to student Nicole Baldwin, applied arts and sciences, and Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer of computing security, about security concerns surrounding FaceApp, a mobile app that transforms faces in photo.
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April 1, 2019
From MicroMaster to RIT master
MicroMasters programs are designed for learners with an undergraduate degree who are looking to advance their careers and learn new skills. Learners who successfully earn an RITx MicroMasters certificate may apply for admission to the RIT program that offers a pathway to credit aligned with their certificate.
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March 21, 2019
5 Tips to Improve Your Corporate Cybersecurity
Guest blog by Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer in the Department of Computing Security, published on the edX Business Insights Series.
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January 28, 2019
How Apple’s FaceTime glitch allowed eavesdropping
WHAM-TV interviews Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer of computing security.
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December 3, 2018
Holiday toys could pose privacy concerns
Jonathan Weissman, senior lecturer of computing security, interviewed
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November 11, 2015
Learning by hacking at pentesting competition
RIT is already planning a second Collegiate Pentesting Competition after the success of its first last weekend. RIT’s team came in second place. -
October 30, 2015
First Collegiate Pentesting Competition Nov. 7-8
A new competition at RIT will allow students to attack cybersecurity problems from a different vantage point. Competitors will attack networks, rather than purely defend them.