News by Topic: Cybersecurity
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May 2, 2024
Leveraging AI in the workplace and education brings both pros and cons
The Rochester Business Journal talks to Michael Mior, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, about how AI can make employees more valuable.
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May 1, 2024
Humans are the nuts and bolts of robotics research
At RIT, robots are learning to read the room—especially rooms with humans. Improved communication between robots and people is part of the human-centered philosophy that anchors much of RIT’s work in robotics.
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April 25, 2024
Informed voting in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered the election—globally. To help voters navigate these advancements in social media, deepfakes, manipulated images, and cybersecurity, a few RIT experts are weighing in.
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April 22, 2024
Imagine RIT returns with nearly 400 exhibits
The Rochester Beacon highlights the upcoming exhibits at RIT's Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival.
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April 22, 2024
Global Business: AI deepfakes becoming new tech battlefront
CGTN America interviews Matthew Wright, chair of the Department of Cybersecurity, about the ongoing battle against AI deepfakes and how tech companies are combating deepfakes.
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April 22, 2024
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April 15, 2024
RIT Singers team up with Madrigalia and RIT exhibitors
The RIT Singers will join members of the local singing group Madrigalia to present a concert dedicated to protecting and sustaining the Earth, and revitalizing nature. Formed in 1975, the chamber choir has collaborated with local and international audiences as well as premiering new works.
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April 12, 2024
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival set for April 27
Detecting deepfakes, a device to help grocery stores like Wegmans inspect strawberries and reduce waste, and even the economic impact of Taylor Swift are just a few of the nearly 400 exhibits at this year’s Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival.
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April 5, 2024
New study investigates illegal child sexual abuse material and anonymity on Tor network
With the help of multidisciplinary researchers from around the globe, Billy Brumley is investigating the availability of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in order to better understand and combat its widespread dissemination.
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March 28, 2024
RIT professor serves on prosecution team for landmark trial against operator of Bitcoin Fog
Divya Ramjee served as a member of the prosecution team for a criminal case against the operator of Bitcoin Fog. On March 12, a jury found the defendant, Roman Sterlingov, “guilty of operating among the longest-running and most prolific bitcoin money laundering services on the darknet.”
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March 18, 2024
AI vs. elections: 4 essential reads about the threat of high-tech deception in politics
The Conversation talks to Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, about the concerns.
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February 15, 2024
‘You trust the bank,’ but thieves stole $63k; how to guard against the ‘*72 scam’
WHTM-TV talks with Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about a new bank fraud scam that will drain your bank accounts.