UAB research finds new channels to trigger mobile malware
UAB researchers uncover hidden channels to trigger mobile malware that could lead to targeted attacks.
CIA|JFR hosts first Big Data conference May 23
The event will focus on security, strategy, sharing and support of big data.
Avoiding scams: Less is not more when looking for summer rental
Summer rental fraud is a growing problem; knowing what to look for and how to protect yourself will keep you from getting burned on vacation.
UAB develops a simple defense for complex smartphone malware
UAB researchers develop simple techniques to combat complex mobile device malware; hand gestures prevent phones from being secretly hijacked.
UAB’s Alys Stephens Center is the canvas for “Light Dreams” festival
UAB researcher’s work in Asia wins Google RISE Award
UAB researcher spends $15 to educate 20,000 disadvantaged students in Bangladesh and India online; wins a Google RISE Award for his efforts.
UAB wins grant from DHS for securing mobile devices
UAB researcher awarded Department of Homeland Security grant to develop system for verifying mobile device provenance.
UAB hosts national expert on cyber abuse and cybercrime
McQuade is the author of The Encyclopedia of Cyber Crime and Cyber Bullying: Protecting Kids and Adults from Online Bullies.
Facebook donates recovered money to UAB cybercrime group
UAB team rewarded for helping stop social media botnet and others; Facebook donates $250,000 of money recovered from spammers to CIA|JFR
UAB system improves mobile payment security, protects personal info
New security mechanism uses proximity-detection approach to prevent “mafia fraud” attacks, theft of financial information.
