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Ben-Gurion University Researchers Develop Software To Enhance Facial Recognition For Security, Augmented Reality

BEER-SHEVA, Israel - Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers have developed a new software that will enhance many smart camera applications, including facial recognition for security and augmented reality. Light Invariant Video Imaging (LIVI) software technology will significantly improve picture clarity in sub-optimal lighting and enhance object recognition. LIVI increases camera functionality eliminating the effects

By |2018-03-01T21:11:10-05:00March 1st, 2018|Cyber Defense, IoT|
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Russian Twitter Bots Keep Up Attack After Florida Shooting

SAN FRANCISCO - After Wednesday's mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, thousands of tweets poured in using the hashtag #guncontrolnow and jumped on the trending topic #Parklandshooting. These weren't coming from Americans with thoughts on the country's gun-rights debate. They were from Russian-controlled bots jumping on this divisive issue. Among the most tweeted two

By |2018-02-23T09:47:16-05:00February 23rd, 2018|Cyber Defense|
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Cybercrime Hurting Businesses To Tune Of $600 Billion

SAN FRANCISCO - A report Wednesday says cybercrime may now be costing businesses worldwide as much as $600 billion. Why? Because criminals know it's unlikely they'll get caught. There's even a new trend called Ransomware-As-A-Service. "The digital world has transformed almost every aspect of our lives, including risk and crime, so that crime is more

By |2018-02-23T09:47:16-05:00February 23rd, 2018|Cyber Defense|
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IoT Cybersecurity – Caston Thomas From InterWorks Explains The Ins And Outs

ROYAL OAK - Caston Thomas, CEO of InterWorks Technology, has taken the lead on developing the IoT Cybersecurity track for IoT TechConnect April 4 at the Troy Marriott. Caston talks about the cybersecurity risks posed by the Internet of Things - what he calls Ransomware on steroids. Caston’s definition of IoT includes smart thermostats, smart

By |2018-02-17T14:21:26-05:00February 17th, 2018|Cyber Defense, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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Cybersecurity Update: 2018 Cybersecurity Attacks Will Be Worse, More Sophisticated Than 2017

ROYAL OAK - When you look at 2018, most cybersecurity experts predict the cybersecurity attacks will be worse than 2017. Ransomware, Artificial Intelligence driven malware, security holes in the Intel chips that serve as the brains of our technology. Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann, with Security Mentor, explains it all this segment of M2 TechCast. Unsecured

By |2018-02-08T11:58:30-05:00February 4th, 2018|Cyber Defense, Featured, M2 TechCast, Podcasts|
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Duo Security Announces Record-Breaking Year, Tops $100 Million Revenue

ANN ARBOR — Cybersecurity company Duo Security said it topped $100 million in annual recurring revenue in 2017, following news in October its valuation topped $1 Billion after a $70 million venture capital investment. “2017 was an important and exciting year for Duo, during which we expanded our leadership position and further solidified our place

By |2018-02-01T19:26:19-05:00February 1st, 2018|Cyber Defense, ESD, Featured|
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Malware Lab Warning: Healthcare Providers Need To Protect Medical Imaging Equipment From Cyber Threats

BEER-SHEVA, Israel – Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Malware Lab researchers are warning medical imaging device manufacturers and healthcare providers to become more diligent in protecting medical imaging equipment from cyber threats. In their new paper, “Know Your Enemy: Characteristics of Cyber-Attacks on Medical Imaging Devices,” Malware Lab researchers demonstrate the relative ease of exploiting unpatched medical devices,

By |2018-01-31T19:46:01-05:00January 31st, 2018|Cyber Defense, Life Sciences|
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Michigan Individual Income Tax Filing Season Has Begun: Hackers Seek To Steal Your Refund

LANSING - Michigan’s individual income tax filing season officially has begun and an army of hackers are waiting to steal your identity and your refund, warns the Michigan Treasury Department. In an effort to protect Michigan taxpayers, the state Treasury Department continues to implement security measures to stop tax-related identity theft. As a result, some

By |2018-01-31T19:18:33-05:00January 31st, 2018|Cyber Defense, Politics, Politics/Government|
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What To Do When Your Smartphone Tells You A Ballistic Missile Is Headed Your Way

HONOLULU, Hawaii - In mid-January Hawaiian residents and visitors received a text that warned a ballistic missile was on its way, driving them into a panic as they searched for shelter and contact loved ones. Trouble was the alert was a mistake. The warning resulted when someone pushed the wrong button on a computer screen.

By |2018-01-25T16:18:01-05:00January 25th, 2018|Cyber Defense|
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Alphabet Parent Google Launches Machine Learning Platform To Thwart Hackers

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ca. - Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has launched a machine learning technology called Chronicle that aims to find hackers faster than they can attack computer networks. Chronicle isn't the first to turn to machine learning to solve this problem. The company joins a crowded field of cybersecurity firms that are trying to

By |2018-01-25T16:18:02-05:00January 25th, 2018|Cyber Defense|
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