online security

11/22/17 - BOSTON, MA. - Uber App stock shoot on Nov. 22, 2017. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

A closer look at the Uber hack, and what’s next

Last week, Uber disclosed that hackers had accessed the personal information of 57 million customers and drivers, and Bloomberg reported that Uber paid the hackers $100,000 to delete the data and stay quiet about the incident. Professor Christo Wilson, an expert on internet security and privacy, explains the probable motivation of the hack—and the impending consequences.

by Allie Nicodemo November 28, 2017

Attackers might use “special” days to launch more targeted social engineering attacks, says professor Engin Kirda. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

This Cyber Monday, watch out for phishing attacks

Today, shoppers will spend billions of dollars online. Just how secure is e-commerce, though, on a day designed to get people online? We asked We asked professor Engin Kirda, an expert on network security, about what to watch for, and tips to stay safe.

by Molly Callahan November 27, 2017

Max Abrahms, a terrorism expert and professor of political science at Northeastern, is active on Twitter and has amassed nearly 40,000 followers. <i>Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University</i>

Terrorism expert, Twitter fan

For Max Abrahms, Twitter has opened up a whole new world with regard to his research and scholarship. Abrahms, a terrorism…

by Greg St. Martin November 8, 2017

Global ransomware attacks: the impact and the response

Faculty experts in cybersecurity and business assess the nature and impact of the recent global “ransomware” attacks and what they mean for the institutions affected going forward.

by Greg St. Martin May 16, 2017

A closer look at the Uber hack, and what’s next

This Cyber Monday, watch out for phishing attacks

Terrorism expert, Twitter fan

Global ransomware attacks: the impact and the response

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