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Cyber-Security at Michigan Tech

We live in a technology-driven world where everything relies on computers and the Internet. From communication (email, smartphones, tablets), entertainment (interactive video games, social media), shopping, transportation, to banking, credit cards and medical equipment. This means that every individual, business and government is at risk from cyber attacks, which can

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Malware Detection and Prevention

Malware is any software that is designed to infect, steal, or disrupt computers, computer systems, networks, tablets, and mobile devices. It can take control of a device to steal data, launch attacks against other computers or network servers, or encrypt business critical data for ransom. While a complete list of

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How to Prevent Hacking

Hacking is when someone breaches security to gain unauthorized access to a computer, phone, tablet, IoT device, network or website. This can be for many reasons – to steal data, install malware, cause damage and more. Hackers breach defenses by exploiting technical weaknesses in software and other security practices. They

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