Cybersecurity Threats on Corporations and Its Data Privacy

By: Sayyedeh Parastoo Vakili   Cybersecurity is not only threatening individuals, but it has been targeting corporations and the government. With technology changing higher economy in an entrepreneurial and innovative ways, there are risks of cybersecurity threatening the delivering of legal services using technology. Hackers often have a goal in mind, to either access money… Read More Cybersecurity Threats on Corporations and Its Data Privacy

Can You Hear Me Now? Verizon Fined for Violating Consumer Privacy Laws

By: Laura Stavetski   There is no doubt that technology has made our lives more efficient, but at what cost?  The introduction of technology into society has brought along with it a variety of consumer privacy concerns.  Consumer privacy issues have recently been brought to our attention due to the ongoing fight between Apple and… Read More Can You Hear Me Now? Verizon Fined for Violating Consumer Privacy Laws

Mo Banking Apps, Mo Problems

By: Shayla Aaron Over the last decade, technology has reached phenomenal new heights in the mobile world. Smart phone companies like Apple and Android are best known for their apps in the App Store and Play Store, respectively. These apps make life more accessible for the masses; everything from watching television to running errands is in… Read More Mo Banking Apps, Mo Problems

Obama Allots $4 Billion into Technology Education

By: Courtney Nicole Fears Computer science and technology are now considered requirements of a public school education.  According to the Obama Administration, technology education should be a part of a core curriculum for children from Kindergarten through twelfth grade.  In January, the Obama Administration announced the allotment of $4 Billion in funding for states to ensure… Read More Obama Allots $4 Billion into Technology Education

Cyber-Insurance-The New Defense for Privacy

By: Natasha Meserve Data breach is the new “it” crime of the modern age. According to CNBC, cybercrime costs the global economy almost $445 billion a year. As more and more businesses transition to online transactions, the need for cyber-insurance becomes more pressing.  With businesses struggling to protect their customers’ private information, after seemingly endless… Read More Cyber-Insurance-The New Defense for Privacy

dWARFing the Competition

By: Rashi Mangalick Technology (“tech”) companies have taken over public recognition in the realm of innovation and new ideas. This follows logically, given that their sole purpose is to research and innovate new ways to learn and communicate. Even so, other players have entered the new tech game. Research universities have given us a lot… Read More dWARFing the Competition

What Compelled Facebook Users to Fall for Facebook’s “Legal Notice” Hoax?

By: Caroline Murphy Many Facebook users will share aspects of their private lives, whether it’s by posting an Instagram worthy meal, a selfie, or details about the good and bad moments in their life.  Users are apt to share private information publicly without knowing their proprietary rights to that information.  Last week, many Facebook users relied… Read More What Compelled Facebook Users to Fall for Facebook’s “Legal Notice” Hoax?

Cyber-Security is a Must to Protect American’s Electronic Privacy

By: Sam Syska Imagine you are a high-level executive with extremely sensitive and personally identifiable information stored on your desktop. You then have your desktop linked to your laptop, which is linked to your iPad and finally, your phone. Now assume that none of your devices are properly encrypted and a group of hackers are… Read More Cyber-Security is a Must to Protect American’s Electronic Privacy

Drugs, Criminals, and…Technology? Trained Dogs Now Being Used to Help Police Find Technological Evidence

By: Carrie Kenniston When many people think of trained dogs that use their noses to find evidence, they usually imagine dogs sniffing for drugs, criminals, and weapons. Recently, dogs have begun training to sniff out chemicals found in electronic components that can be used as evidence. Jared Fogle, the former Subway pitchman, was the subject of… Read More Drugs, Criminals, and…Technology? Trained Dogs Now Being Used to Help Police Find Technological Evidence