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“Ransomware is a type of malware used by cyber criminals who encrypt files and then extort money in return for unlocking these files”[1]. The ransoms demanded are most often in the form of bitcoin or other forms of cryptocurrency which allow for the sender and demanding party to remain anonymous. In the past, ransomware…

Covid-19 has had lasting effects on the world with its impact on societal, infrastructure, and political landscapes. One of the more notable consequences has been the increase in ransomware attacks. These attacks are usually targeted toward certain companies, industries, or sectors. Ransomware is a form of malware that is evolving continuously as time goes…

Cybercrime is a constantly growing and evolving threat in today’s technological-driven society, compromising governments, businesses, and many people worldwide. Among many strategies cybercriminals utilize for their personal agenda, ransomware attacks have become one of the most prevalent and common types of cyberattack in recent years. Ransomware is a specific type of malware that prevents…

Diabetes management has steadily advanced along with the development of new technology. An important step in improving insulin delivery was the introduction of smart insulin pens that enhanced dosing accuracy and convenience of use. Smart Insulin Pens (SIPs) revolutionized diabetes care by introducing real time wireless connectivity, digital dose tracking, and integration with personalized…

This research paper delves into the evaluation of two facial recognition software, one open-source and one paid version, Vladmandic and Visage SDK accordingly. Prior to the testing of a non-invasive Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol involving 10 lab-team members in a lab environment, an initial hypothesis was formed suggesting that facial recognition software carries…

AI-based sentiment analysis has recently proven useful through the mining of large amounts of text. These texts can be drawn from various sources, but most valuably can be used to reach conclusions about public opinion, especially regarding current events. As a result, sentiment analysis provides a method for researchers to determine public opinion under…

Digital autocracies leverage invasive technologies to carry out common authoritarian practices that aim to quell dissent, suppress democratic movements, and control their citizens through restricting their internet freedom. Azerbaijan exemplifies this through the documented surveillance of its dissidents. The social landscape of Azerbaijan disproportionately targets women through shame tactics that have transitioned to the…

Neurotechnology, the integration of technology with the nervous system, is an advancing field with potential medical applications by offering individuals with neuromuscular disorders or physical injuries an alternative means of communication beyond traditional verbal speech. One such advancement is the development of an electroencephalography-based brain-computer interface (EEG-based BCI) system, which functions to record and…

Internet censorship has long been a controversial issue which involves the selective restriction of information. This could simply be as mundane as upholding copyright laws, but censorship also extends into political repression and human rights violations. Restrictive and authoritarian regimes have been shown to be far more likely to suppress political content to subdue…

For as long as the TOR network has existed one of its primary uses has been the circumvention of Internet firewalls run by oppressive regimes. Iran is no exception to this trend, and in as early as 2011 Iran was the 2nd highest country by TOR users.1 There was even a point where TOR…