From UMBC News and Magazine
Local governments are attractive targets for hackers and are ill-prepared
By Richard Forno, principal lecturer, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, UMBC President Joe Biden on March 21, 2022, warned that Russian cyberattacks on U.S. targets are likely,...
Posted: March 28, 2022, 5:32 PM
Older Americans are given the wrong idea about online safety – here’s how to help them help themselves
By Helena M. Mentis, professor, Information Systems, UMBC and Nora McDonald, assistant professor, Information Technology, University of Cincinnati Recently, the U.S. Social Security...
Posted: March 24, 2022, 3:30 PM
Smart devices spy on you – 2 computer scientists explain how the Internet of Things can violate your privacy
By Roberto Yus, assistant professor, Computer Science, UMBC, and Primal Pappachan, Penn State Have you ever felt a creeping sensation that someone’s watching you? Then you turn around and you...
Posted: March 14, 2022, 4:27 PM
UMBC’s Riadul Islam receives NSF funding to secure cars against communication system attacks
As vehicles become more advanced, opportunities increase for hackers to remotely attack their embedded systems, creating significant safety concerns for drivers and passengers. Riadul Islam,...
Posted: March 11, 2022, 2:02 PM
UMBC’s Deepa Madan develops bendable zinc-based batteries
Rechargeable alkaline batteries are readily available at many stores and pharmacies, but they are rigid and cannot be used in slim or small devices that require batteries. Deepa Madan, assistant...
Posted: March 9, 2022, 1:40 PM
Ten million reads: UMBC researchers hit milestone in sharing knowledge through The Conversation
UMBC researchers regularly share their work and expertise with the public through The Conversation—a nonprofit news outlet that provides current, informative content to news publications...
Posted: March 7, 2022, 9:35 PM
Beyond Midlife: Kathy Marmor’s new artwork explores memory and embodiment for women in midlife
Western culture remains terrified of aging, particularly for women, but that fear doesn’t stop any of us from actually aging. Kathy Marmor, associate professor of visual arts at UMBC, delves into...
Posted: March 3, 2022, 6:01 PM
Ukraine Conflict Brings Cybersecurity Risks to US Homes, Businesses
By Richard Forno, principal lecturer, Cybersecurity, and assistant director, UMBC Cybersecurity Center All cybersecurity is local, regardless of the world situation. That means it’s personal,...
Posted: February 24, 2022, 8:18 PM
Pres. Hrabowski elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering
Today, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announced the election of UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III as a member. This prestigious honor recognizes Pres. Hrabowski’s leadership in...
Posted: February 9, 2022, 7:27 PM
Meet the UMBC alumni who built the Smithsonian’s Searchable Museum, expanding online access to African American history and culture
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is known for its stunning architecture and powerful, immersive exhibits. More than 600,000 visitors experienced the NMAAHC –...
Posted: February 7, 2022, 4:59 PM
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