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Christo Wilson
Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science, Director of the BS in Cybersecurity Program

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The federal government wants you to adopt ‘end-to-end encryption’ methods. Here’s why you should adopt them
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The federal government wants you to adopt ‘end-to-end encryption’ methods. Here’s why you should adopt them

After revealing that it was the target of a hacking campaign, the federal government is urging the public to use “end-to-end encryption.”
The best games, tech and gadgets for the 2024 holiday season
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The best games, tech and gadgets for the 2024 holiday season

Looking for late-season gift ideas for the techie or gamer in your life? Northeastern experts have you covered.
The iPhone is about to be very different – and potentially better – in Europe. Experts explain why
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The iPhone is about to be very different – and potentially better – in Europe. Experts explain why

Apple is about to have two very different iPhones on its hands due to new European regulations. Could the U.S. be next?
Is Google a monopoly? Landmark antitrust ruling — and new Northeastern research — show that it is

Is Google a monopoly? Landmark antitrust ruling — and new Northeastern research — show that it is

Even if Google competes with anything that uses search, as it argued in court, it still dominates the market, research shows.
Google’s brand ads are a “sham” but companies have to buy them anyway, new report finds
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Google’s brand ads are a “sham” but companies have to buy them anyway, new report finds

A new Northeastern study reveals that Google ads, while profitable for Google, are ineffective and expensive for advertisers.
Google eliminating cookies could protect privacy. It could also make life more annoying for you on the internet
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Google eliminating cookies could protect privacy. It could also make life more annoying for you on the internet

The decision by Google to remove third-party cookies raises concerns and potential annoyances for internet users, according to experts.
Advertisers are tracking your every move, even in places you thought were off-limits 
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Advertisers are tracking your every move, even in places you thought were off-limits 

Expert Christo Wilson explains how advertisers use your location and skirt unenforceable policies to reach you at sensitive places.
‘You are the role models.’ Northeastern celebrates achievement at 13th Annual Academic Honors Convocation
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‘You are the role models.’ Northeastern celebrates achievement at 13th Annual Academic Honors Convocation

Achievements were highlighted, including faculty awards recognizing the university’s global commitment that emphasized the theme of the day.
Amazon’s new grocery store is watching our every move. But we asked for this.

Amazon’s new grocery store is watching our every move. But we asked for this.

In Amazon Go Grocery, customers are surveilled: Their purchases are tracked digitally, no cashiers required. But to two Northeastern professors, it’s simply a sign of the times, in which people accept surveillance and expect convenience.
Uta Poiger, dean of Northeastern’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities, did a Q&A with News@Northeastern

Uta Poiger, dean of Northeastern’s College of Social Sciences and Humanities, did a Q&A with News@Northeastern

Northeastern is leading the way in the type of learning and knowledge that separates humans from machines. Uta Poiger, dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, sat down with News@Northeastern to discuss her vision for integrating the liberal arts and new digital proficiencies.