As ransomware attacks increase, new algorithm may help prevent power blackouts
Millions of people could suddenly lose electricity if a ransomware attack just slightly tweaked energy flow onto the U.S. power grid.
Oct 5, 2022
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Prediction of human movement during disasters could allow for more effective emergency response
The COVID-19 pandemic, bigger and more frequent wildfires, devastating floods, and powerful storms have become unfortunate facts of life. With each disaster, people depend on the emergency response of governments, nonprofit ...
Aug 10, 2022
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Scams and cryptocurrency can go hand in hand. How they work and what to watch out for
When one of our students told us they were going to drop out of college in August 2021, it wasn't the first time we'd heard of someone ending their studies prematurely.
Jun 22, 2022
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Rocky road ahead for 'sharing economy' platforms amid pandemic
"Sharing economy" firms like Uber and Airbnb were seeing surging growth and predictions they would reshape several economic sectors. Then the pandemic hit.
May 13, 2020
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Video-based 'threat appeals' may lead to less texting and driving
Every year, motor vehicle crashes caused by distracted driving kill thousands of people, injure hundreds of thousands, and cost billions of dollars; and yet many drivers continue to text and drive, even though they know it's ...
Sep 5, 2019
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