ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity battlefield, creating new opportunities for both cybercriminals and the organizations trying to stop them. On this episode of MITech TV, cybersecurity experts Richard Stiennon, creator of the cybersecurity product and company dashboard, and Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Security Officer for the State of Michigan and
GRAND RAPIDS – As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and the digital gaming industry continues its explosive growth, colleges across Michigan are rethinking how they prepare students for the jobs of the future. Aquinas College is the latest institution to adapt, announcing three new technology-focused majors that will launch in Fall 2026:
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity threats are accelerating across nearly every sector of the global economy, from automotive manufacturing and retail chains to software development platforms and open-source infrastructure. That was the warning delivered by cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, during a recent MITech TV interview that examined several high-profile cyber incidents now rippling through
From auto suppliers to hospitals, a new wave of AI-driven vulnerabilities could overwhelm defenses—experts warn BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity is entering a phase few businesses are prepared for—and the consequences could hit Michigan’s economy hard. In an interview with MITechNews, cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, described what he calls a “break-glass moment” for the
ANN ARBOR - From connected cars rolling off Detroit assembly lines to smart devices inside homes across the state, a significant portion of Michigan’s digital infrastructure relies on Chinese-made communication components—often without consumers or businesses realizing it. A new report highlighted by The Hill is raising alarms in Washington over the dominance of two Chinese
GRAND RAPIDS - A new acquisition in Grand Rapids highlights a growing shift in Michigan’s technology sector: smaller IT service providers are joining forces as cybersecurity threats intensify, client expectations rise, and skilled talent becomes harder to find. Hungerford Technology, a managed IT provider serving West Michigan, announced April 16 it has acquired RGA Tech
ANN ARBOR - Small businesses across Michigan—from auto suppliers in Oakland County to cannabis retailers in Detroit—are facing a growing and costly threat: cybercrime. A new national survey by the Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI), conducted by Morning Consult, shows fraud, scams and ransomware are draining an estimated $131 billion annually from U.S. small businesses,
Even brief disruptions to power, water, or manufacturing systems could ripple across Michigan’s economy—experts say the real risk isn’t always a full-scale shutdown. ANN ARBOR - Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure don’t have to trigger a massive blackout to cause serious economic damage. In fact, cybersecurity experts say the more likely—and potentially more costly—scenario is something
WASHINGTON DC - Federal cybersecurity agencies are warning that Iranian-linked hackers are actively targeting U.S. critical infrastructure—but in Michigan, the implications go beyond abstract cyber threats. The warning, issued jointly by federal agencies including the FBI, NSA and Department of Energy, highlights ongoing efforts to probe vulnerabilities in energy systems, water facilities and other industrial
KALAMAZOO - A suspected Iranian cyberattack targeting Kalamazoo-based medical technology giant Stryker is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts who say global conflict is increasingly spilling into corporate computer networks. Stryker, one of Michigan’s largest healthcare companies, generates more than $25 billion in annual sales and employs roughly 56,000 people worldwide, producing orthopedic implants, surgical equipment,
