CAPTCHA checks — or pop-ups with a quick test to determine if the computer user is a robot — have become inescapable on the modern web. The FTC is warning that fraudsters are spreading fake CAPTCHA requests to take advantage of consumers. If you aren’t paying attention, criminals can quickly take control of your device.

The anticipated release of new research security requirements related to NSPM-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act has been delayed due to the recent Presidential administration transition.

New research shows that instead of attention-grabbing subject lines, scammers are going with more subtle pitches to get you to click.

With the latest advances in LLMs, artificial intelligence (AI)-based code development assistants are increasingly part of day-to-day software development. A recent study of 500 U.S.-based developers showed that 92% use them for increased productivity and to automate repetitive tasks so that they can focus on higher-level challenging tasks. This article discusses some of the challenges arising from this wide-spread adoption.

The NIH has issued new restrictions on use of NIH Controlled-Access Data Repositories, including a prohibition of access by countries of concern and restrictions on the use of  the data for generative AI models.

The NIH has issued new restrictions on use of NIH Controlled-Access Data Repositories, including a prohibition of access by countries of concern and restrictions on the use of  the data for generative AI models.

In light of the uncertainty looming over the company’s future, you should do one thing to protect your privacy today: delete your 23andMe account.

As temperatures rise, you may be gearing up for summer travel. Whether you’ll be taking a semester abroad, doing on-site research, or just enjoying some well-earned rest and relaxation, keeping your devices safe while traveling is essential for a stress-free journey.

While you may think that downloading apps from official app stores is entirely secure, you can still catch malware that will steal your private data.

This new Operating Standard describes the types of Generative AI models and software that can be used with various classifications of University data, as well as user responsibilities for the use of Gen AI.

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that has captured much of the artificial intelligence (AI) buzz in recent days, said it's restricting registrations on the service, citing malicious attacks.

Given the often-daunting nature of digital communications, particularly within academic circles, a newly unveiled, Pitt-centric digital tool that uses research keywords to help faculty find cross-disciplinary collaborators and their projects hits the utilitarian sweet spot for researchers like Rob Rutenbar.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has introduced strengthened security requirements for accessing and downloading data from designated NIH repositories.

Key takeaways from The Chronicle of Higher Education’s virtual forum on Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on College Cybersecurity.