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Cybersecurity; data security breaches

The protection of computer systems, networks and sensitive information, addressing potential threats and vulnerabilities to prevent, detect and respond to unauthorized access, breaches and incidents compromising data integrity and confidentiality. These may include scams, phishing and forms of hacking. 

UMSI Research Roundup. Cannabis Use, TikTok Social Drama. Recent publications by UMSI faculty and PhD students.

Cannabis use | TikTok social drama: UMSI Research Roundup

08/28/2024

Recent UMSI faculty and PhD student publications. 

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UMSI News.

UMSI well-represented at CNIL Privacy Research Day in France

06/03/2024

The international event brings together researchers from around the world to present on privacy and data protection. 

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Quoted by U.S News & World Report. Professor Florian Schaub. Fraud alert vs credit freeze: Which the right choice for you?

Schaub: Setting up a credit freeze is critical for preventing identity theft

09/12/2023

UMSI associate professor Florian Schaub names 2 essential practices for protecting yourself from scammers.

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Quoted by Engadget. Professor Florian Schaub. The best password managers for 2023.

Schaub: If you care about privacy breaches and personal data, you need a password manager

06/05/2023

UMSI associate professor Florian Schaub, an expert on privacy and security, says everyone needs a password management system to better protect their personal information.

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Your privacy choices.

From research to action: UMSI research leads to new privacy choice icon adapted to California law

05/24/2023

The icon will give users agency to opt out of having their private information collected by companies.

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Headshot of Florian Schaub. "Quoted by NY Times, Florian Schaub, assistant professor, 'How Cookie Banners Backfired.'" UMSI logo.

Schaub: Cookie banners belie digital privacy for website surfers

01/31/2022

Cookie banners were supposed to protect data privacy, but experts argue they aren't an effective solution. 

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