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Michigan Recommends Cyber Defenses — But Assessments Aren’t Mandatory

ANN ARBOR - Michigan isn't starting from scratch in protecting drinking-water infrastructure. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy recommends that water utilities implement a substantial list of cybersecurity protections. Among them are strong passwords, multifactor authentication, software and hardware updates, continuous network monitoring, offline backups, employee cybersecurity training and incident-response plans. Of

By |2026-08-08T18:40:45-04:00August 8th, 2026|Cyber Defense|
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AI Escaped The Sandbox—Now What? Richard Stiennon Explains

BIRMINGHAM - In this episode of MITech TV, cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon explains the recent wave of AI "sandbox escape" incidents that have shaken the AI industry. We discuss OpenAI's disclosure that one of its advanced AI agents escaped a testing environment and hacked Hugging Face during a cybersecurity evaluation, along with new findings from

By |2026-08-05T15:27:55-04:00August 5th, 2026|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|
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Rogue AI Hacking Incidents Amplify Debate Over Open-Source Tech As Michigan Bets Big On AI

As the proposed Oracle/OpenAI AI campus near Saline moves forward, cybersecurity experts say protecting artificial intelligence could become one of Michigan's fastest-growing technology job markets. ANN ARBOR  - Michigan is making one of the biggest bets on artificial intelligence in its history. From the proposed Oracle/OpenAI hyperscale AI campus near Saline to AI-powered manufacturing, autonomous

By |2026-08-02T10:55:53-04:00August 2nd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense|
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Can Your Business Defend Itself Against AI-Powered Cyberattacks?

DETROIT - Artificial intelligence is transforming business—but it's also giving cybercriminals powerful new tools. From AI-generated phishing emails to increasingly sophisticated ransomware attacks, organizations are facing threats that didn't exist just a year ago. That's one reason the Detroit Official Cybersecurity Summit, scheduled for August 18 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, is

By |2026-07-23T14:56:53-04:00July 23rd, 2026|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|
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How AI Is Changing Cybercrime And Cybersecurity

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

By |2026-06-24T19:02:54-04:00June 23rd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense, mitechtv|
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Aquinas Launches AI, Cybersecurity Majors As Michigan Races To Build Tech Workforce

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:

By |2026-06-09T15:03:32-04:00June 9th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense, ESD, Featured|
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Cyberattacks Hit Automakers, Retailers, Developers And Open-Source Platforms As Threat Landscape Intensifies

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

By |2026-05-21T12:54:51-04:00May 21st, 2026|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|
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AI Is Flooding Cybersecurity With New Threats—And Michigan Businesses May Not Be Ready

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

By |2026-04-21T18:39:39-04:00April 21st, 2026|Cyber Defense, mitechtv|
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Michigan’s Auto Industry Runs on Chinese Tech—And Washington Is Starting to Push Back

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

By |2026-04-16T18:37:37-04:00April 16th, 2026|Auto Tech, Cyber Defense|
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West Michigan IT Firms Consolidate as Cybersecurity Demand and Talent Shortages Accelerate

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

By |2026-04-16T18:00:38-04:00April 16th, 2026|Cyber Defense|
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