The ECMP Bypass

Read on to know more about the breach of ECMP: a software used to establish the identity of Indian residents.

Last couple of weeks, we have been learning about social cyber security in the class. It has…

Cybersecurity attitudes and behaviors

Ransomware attacks. Catfish incidents. Fraudulent credit card charges. One quick search on…

Using India as a Guide for Designing Secure Smart Cities

Psychology, Privacy, and Security

There are a few phone calls I can vividly remember. This is one of them:

“There’s an issue with your online order. If you could provide me with your full name, credit card number, and billing address, we’ll sort this out for you right away,” the…

Humans, Nature and Design

Often, the innovation that humans exalt assumes that our new solutions are…

Read This Second

Read This First

Don’t Read This

Considering the exclusivity issues with privacy and security

My friend is very adamant about using non-public wifi for personal activities. In his words: “I’ll never use public wifi to make transactions.” Indeed, with an unencrypted, public wifi where it’s relatively easier to access…

Privacy Matters

Congress finds itself — as usual — in a privileged position from which to address the…

A Multicultural Meditation on Social Media Engagement Habits

Messenger Vs. Signal

I was catching up with a friend earlier this week over Facebook Messenger when our conversation topic became messaging clients themselves and particularly Signal, which we are both also users of. Feeling haughty from the insight I’ve gained so far this semester, I remarked: