Research team identifies methods to predict future cyberattacks
Malicious software activities, commonly known as "malware," represent a big threat against modern society.
Apr 04, 2022
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Security
University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio (officially "UTSA") is a state research university in San Antonio, Texas, United States. With over 28,000 students, it is the largest university in San Antonio and the eighth-largest (2014) in the state of Texas. Its three campuses span over 747 acres of land, with its main campus being the largest in the University of Texas System. UTSA offers a wide array of academic studies, with 133 undergraduate, 51 graduate and 24 doctoral programs. In 2012 and 2013, it was selected by Times Higher Education as one of the best universities in the world under 50 years old.
Software
Researchers develop automated approach to extract security policies from software
A team of UTSA researchers is exploring how a new automated approach could prevent software security vulnerabilities.
Jan 31, 2022
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Security
Protecting EV charging stations from cyberattacks
As the number of electric cars on the road grows, so does the need for their electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and the Internet-based managing systems within those stations. However, these managing systems face their ...
Jan 14, 2022
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Other
Team develops model to understand how a city's design creates congestion
City planners predict that as more people move into urban areas, traffic jams will get worse. That's why sustainability expert Neil Debbage, an assistant professor in the UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts' Department ...
Sep 22, 2021
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Software
Computer science researcher creates game to teach blockchain to children
The financial technology industry predicts that digital currency will replace paper money by 2030. In 2019 alone, the demand to find blockchain developers grew fivefold. To solve this societal challenge, researchers at UTSA ...
Jun 29, 2021
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Software
New open-source software aims to reduce cybersickness in VR use
Cybersickness, or motion sickness during the use of virtual reality, can be a major roadblock to the development and adoption of augmented and virtual reality technology. Now researchers at UTSA have built GingerVR, the first ...
Jun 29, 2020
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Business
Researcher builds solution to work-from-home cloud-computing 'storms'
The outbreak of COVID-19 pushed rapid deployment of the work-from-home movement. Azure Cloud Computing saw a 775% increase in cloud usage in social-distanced areas, while Amazon Web Services experienced 33% growth in the ...
Jun 16, 2020
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Security
New research exposes security risk for e-scooters and riders
Micromobility vehicles, such as e-scooters, zip in and out of traffic. In San Antonio alone, over 12,000 scooters are on the road. For this reason, micromobility is seen as an alleviating trend to help tackle traffic congestion.
Jan 27, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Study warns of security gaps in smart light bulbs
Smart bulbs are expected to be a popular purchase this holiday season. But could lighting your home open up your personal information to hackers?
Oct 23, 2019
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Engineering
Engineers develop inexpensive, smart stop sign to improve driver safety
It's dark on the backroad as a motorist speeds toward the intersection. Up ahead, the stop sign blends with the night and in seconds a deadly crash occurs. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than half ...
Mar 06, 2019
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