Tackling Middle East Misinformation on Social Media Is Like Playing Whack-A-Mole, Says Expert Dr. Arun Vishwanath

As tensions continue to flare between Israelis and Palestinians, social media appears to be fanning the flames of the conflict and an uptick in antisemitic hate crimes through the spread of misinformation. Cybersecurity expert Dr. Arun Vishwanath talked to Cheddar about how platforms have a responsibility to tackle the issue but admits that moderation is […]

Dr. Arun Vishwanath, Buffalo, New York on the way forward for cybersecurity

Dr. Arun Vishwanath of Buffalo, New York, is a leading expert on the “human problem” of cybersecurity. His research focuses on why people become victims of social engineering attacks and how we can use this understanding to improve organizational and national resilience to cyber attacks and secure cyber space. In addition to investigating the weakest […]

Coronavirus, Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Dr. Arun Vishwanath

My interview by David Melech that appeared on HackerNoon:  In a recent interview, I had the chance to sit down with Dr. Vishwanath to discuss recent trends that impact cybersecurity, where some of the vulnerabilities are, and how businesses can take proactive steps to mitigate these risks. How has the shift to remote working and […]

Why Buffalo, New York, is a leading start-up city and the future of cyber security

My April 2021 interview with Kristen Staci that appeared in Influencive: Your work at the University of Buffalo brought you international recognition as an expert in cyber security.  What are you doing now?  I still live and work in Buffalo, New York, and love the city!  I was a tenured professor at the University at […]

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