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Follow us for essential tips, the latest security news, and expert advice to stay . 🛡️💻 Information security is critical to the privacy and integrity of Fordham University community members and its historical, educational, research, and operational missions. Information Security and Assurance, headed by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), is responsible for d

eveloping and implementing an information security program, including procedures and policies designed to protect University communications, systems, and assets from internal and external threats. Information Security and Assurance sets the overall direction of information security functions relating to Fordham University; these include IT risk management, security policies, security awareness, incident response, and security architecture. Since security risk is a business risk, Information Security and Assurance assesses and works with the strategic components of functional business units and operational security staff across all University Information Technology organizations. Partnering with the business, Information Security and Assurance cultivates relationships with users and department liaisons to set priorities, discuss issues of common concern, and manage expectations. The standards and procedures in the Information Security and Assurance Management Program govern all IT Resources connecting to the Fordham University network and supplement the official Security Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines established by the Office of Information Technology.

Open AI’s New Agent ‘Chronicle’ Can Snapshot Pictures of Your ScreenAll Eyes on Your Screen Surveillance is often a para...
08/18/2026

Open AI’s New Agent ‘Chronicle’ Can Snapshot Pictures of Your Screen

All Eyes on Your Screen Surveillance is often a paranoia that people have when interacting with the latest technology....

https://privacy.blog.fordham.edu/open-ais-new-agent-chronicle-can-snapshot-pictures-of-your-screen/

All Eyes on Your Screen Surveillance is often a paranoia that people have when interacting with the latest technology. Once something is uploaded to the internet, it can be traced in an instant, w…

Why Travelers Should Think Twice Before Using Hotel Wi-FiTraveling often means relying on hotel, airport, and conference...
08/10/2026

Why Travelers Should Think Twice Before Using Hotel Wi-Fi

Traveling often means relying on hotel, airport, and conference Wi-Fi networks. These networks may feel convenient and trustworthy, especially when provided by a hotel or event venue. But they're also one of the easiest ways for hackers to get into your device – and a recent report shows just how serious that risk can be. On July 31, 2026, Microsoft…...

Traveling often means relying on hotel, airport, and conference Wi-Fi networks. These networks may feel convenient and trustworthy, especially when provided by a hotel or event venue. But they& #821…

Your Smart TV May Be Watching You Back: Texas Reaches Privacy Settlement with LG ElectronicsMost people assume the priva...
06/25/2026

Your Smart TV May Be Watching You Back: Texas Reaches Privacy Settlement with LG Electronics

Most people assume the privacy risks in their home come from their phones or laptops. But a recent settlement between…...

https://privacy.blog.fordham.edu/your-smart-tv-may-be-watching-you-back-texas-reaches-privacy-settlement-with-lg-electronics/

Most people assume the privacy risks in their home come from their phones or laptops. But a recent settlement between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and LG Electronics is a reminder that the TV …

Champions … of Data?The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in the last 53 years. New Yorkers have bee...
06/25/2026

Champions … of Data?

The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in the last 53 years. New Yorkers have been ecstatic over the victory and will not let anyone forget about this....

https://privacy.blog.fordham.edu/champions-of-data/

The New York Knicks have won their first NBA championship in the last 53 years. New Yorkers have been ecstatic over the victory and will not let anyone forget about this. This influx of celebration…

AI Safety May Not Be as Strong as Companies ClaimWhy Researchers Conducted the Study As artificial intelligence becomes ...
06/11/2026

AI Safety May Not Be as Strong as Companies Claim

Why Researchers Conducted the Study As artificial intelligence becomes more common in everyday life, companies have placed a large emphasis on making their models safe and resistant to harmful prompts....

https://privacy.blog.fordham.edu/ai-safety-may-not-be-as-strong-as-companies-claim/

Why Researchers Conducted the Study As artificial intelligence becomes more common in everyday life, companies have placed a large emphasis on making their models safe and resistant to harmful prom…

Are Meta’s Smart Glasses Going Too Far?New technology is becoming an increasingly big part of everyday life, but not eve...
06/11/2026

Are Meta’s Smart Glasses Going Too Far?

New technology is becoming an increasingly big part of everyday life, but not everyone is excited about it....

https://privacy.blog.fordham.edu/are-metas-smart-glasses-going-too-far/

New technology is becoming an increasingly big part of everyday life, but not everyone is excited about it. Smart glasses, especially those powered by artificial intelligence, are raising major pri…

The Password ProblemThe Problem with Traditional Passwords Despite their long-standing use, passwords have several well-...
06/11/2026

The Password Problem

The Problem with Traditional Passwords Despite their long-standing use, passwords have several well-known weaknesses. Many users rely on weak or easily guessable passwords, reuse the same credentials across multiple platforms, or fall victim to phishing attacks designed to steal login information....

https://privacy.blog.fordham.edu/the-password-problem/

The Problem with Traditional Passwords Despite their long-standing use, passwords have several well-known weaknesses. Many users rely on weak or easily guessable passwords, reuse the same credentia…

The Security System Built to Protect You Has a Growing Blind SpotWhen a security flaw is discovered in software, there’s...
05/29/2026

The Security System Built to Protect You Has a Growing Blind Spot

When a security flaw is discovered in software, there’s a process most people don’t think about but quietly rely on: the vulnerability gets logged, tracked, and eventually shows up on a security dashboard so security teams know how to fix it. These dashboards help security teams see which systems need updates, which software has known flaws, and which patches should be prioritized....

When a security flaw is discovered in software, there’s a process most people don’t think about but quietly rely on: the vulnerability gets logged, tracked, and eventually shows up on a security da…

Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas Places AI in a Human ContextArtificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of sp...
05/26/2026

Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica Humanitas Places AI in a Human Context

Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of speed, innovation, and productivity. On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV publicly presented his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which places AI in a broader context: the dignity of the human person. The encyclical was formally signed on May 15, 2026, and focuses on “safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.” It draws from Catholic Social Doctrine and addresses AI through themes such as human dignity, the common good, truth, freedom, education, responsibility, and social justice....

Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of speed, innovation, and productivity. On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV publicly presented his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, which places AI…

Trump Postpones Planned AI Cybersecurity Executive OrderOn May 21, 2026, President Trump postponed a planned executive o...
05/22/2026

Trump Postpones Planned AI Cybersecurity Executive Order

On May 21, 2026, President Trump postponed a planned executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. According to reporting from The New York Times, the executive order would have created a federal process to evaluate frontier AI models before they are released to the public. The proposal reportedly would have directed the Office of the National Cyber Director and other federal agencies to develop a review process within two months....

On May 21, 2026, President Trump postponed a planned executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. According to reporting from The New York Times, the executive order would have cre…

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