Article written by: Neel Ramachandran What is an AI Agent? An AI Agent is a software program that can observe its environment, make decisions based on those observations, and take actions to achieve a specific objective. Unlike traditional software that follows rigid, pre-programmed rules, AI agents are adaptive. They can learn from new data, adjust their strategies over time, and operate with a degree of independence. In cybersecurity, the “environment” an AI agent observes

Article Written By: Lakkshanasre Viyasarramnujam Article Designed by: Lakkshanasre Viyasarramnujam and Natasha Gumpula Important Cryptography Techniques to Know ______________________________________________________________ In the world of intricate security, one thing remains crucial: the power of cryptography. It's the clever work of techniques and methods that ensure that we can keep our systems and exchange of information private from attackers. So if you’re curious about

Article Written By: Lakkshanasre Viyasarramanujam Article Designed by: Lakkshanasre Viyasarramanujam & Sanvi Desai The Target and the Players In September 2023, the city of Las Vegas broke down, from its glitz and glamorous fortunes to becoming the stage for one of the most significant and public cyberattacks, and it affected the two titans in Las Vegas’s best of the hospitality industry: MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. Behind this clever digital heist w

AttacksHacking humans instead of systems Article Written By: Iyithihya Prakasan Article Designed by: Iyithihya Prakasan and Natasha Gumpula What is Social Engineering? Social engineering (IBM) attacks work their way to orchestrate individuals to part with information that they are not supposed to share, install software that they are not supposed to install, open web pages that they are not supposed to visit, send money to criminals, or commit other errors that jeopardize the

Article Written By: Jia Fletcher Article Designed by: Jia Fletcher & Sanvi Desai The Rise of AI-Facilitated Research In our digital world, it has become increasingly common for artificial intelligence to be used as a tool to improve our daily lives. For students, AI is making its way into research. AI-facilitated research involves the integration of artificial intelligence in the research process. This is starting to be seen more commonly in schools.

Protection of Patients Safety and Data Integrity in Next-Generation Medical Netw Article Written By: Iyithihya Prakasan Article Designed by: Iyithihya Prakasan and Natasha Gumpula With the technological development of remote surgery , a physician can soon remotely control robotic tools with super-speedy networks such as 6G . To ensure this works safely, then we can use good cybersecurity to ensure protection of patients, doctors and the complete system at large. Image from

Article Written By: Adrian Bermudez Article Designed by: Adrian Bermudez & Sanvi Desai Quantum computing is seen as the imminent revolution in computational science; this comes after the challenges to the foundational paradigms of classical physics and information theory. Quantum computing is promising the ability to tackle problems deemed insurmountable by even the most powerful conventional supercomputers. Unlike classical computers that process bits as either 0 or 1, quan

Article Written By: Lakkshanasre Viyasarramanujam Article Designed by: Natasha Gumpula and Lakkshanasre Viyasarramanujam In the world of intricate security, one thing remains crucial: the power of cryptography. It's the clever work of techniques and methods that ensure that we can keep our systems and exchange of information private from attackers. So if you’re curious about learning how these digital locks work, we will learn about the importance of cryptography and the diff

Article Written By: Sanvi Desai & Natasha Gumpula For many students in the Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD), cyberbullying has been something people quietly deal with rather than something schools actively address. That’s what made the FUHSD Board of Trustees meeting on February 10, 2026 feel different. Students showed up, not just in person, but online too, to support a push for stronger aftermath protections. Members of Cyber For Youth and student advocates Sa

Article written by: Chintana Bhaskara Article designed by: Chintana Bhaskara & Sanvi Desai Deepfake Texts and Voices: The New Risk to Employers AI Deepfake Voices Cybercriminals are now creating AI-generated voices and videos to sound like real people. These deepfake voices trick employees into sharing sensitive data, money, or files, to their supposed “boss.” Attackers use old emails, texts, or videos to make their message sound more realistic and believable. In addition, c

Article written by: Adrian Bermudez Article designed by: Adrian Bermudez and Natasha Gumpula The Engineering Foundations of AI Systems Twenty-first century artificial intelligence (AI) systems hinge on complex engineering infrastructures that combine large-scale data processing, machine learning algorithms, and specialized computing hardware. The development of modern AI typically follows a structured pipeline, including data collection, preprocessing, model training, validat

Article written by: Sanika Lovlekar Article designed by: Sanika Lovlekar & Sanvi Desai Introduction A common topic which is generally brought up during practical conversations is “ Will AI take over the world and will it replace human jobs? ” Whether the answer to this question is yes or no, AI surely damages our planet. Even if AI doesn’t replace every single job in the world, if we continue to misuse it, the condition of Earth’s natural environment will decay. Over time, a

Article Written by: Rishi Ramachandran Article Des igned by: Rishi Ramachandran and Natasha Gumpula You may have heard the phrase quantum computing tossed around and wondered what it actually means, and more importantly, why people in cybersecurity care so much about it all of a sudden. The short answer is that quantum computing has the potential to change how computers solve problems, and in doing so, it could break the encryption systems that protect almost everything we d

Article Written by: Jia Fletcher Article Des igned by: Jia Fletcher & Sanvi Desai (Image from myonlinemarketing.ch ) Not Your Regular Cookie Do you know what cookies are? No—I’m not talking about the delectable, chocolatey desserts you’re now suddenly craving. I’m talking about web cookies . Does that ring a bell? Most times when you open a new website, you may see a popup that asks you to either “accept all cookies” or adjust your cookie preferences. What exactly are these

Article Written by: Chintana Bhaskara Article Designed by: Chintana Bhaskara and Natasha Gumpula A Convenience Turned Into a Trap One scan is all it takes. A quick snap on your phone camera of a QR code at a public parking lot, in an email, on a poster, and now you’ve just given hackers all your personal data. Something that was created for the convenience of people has become one of the easiest traps that people fall into all the time. QR codes were built for the convenience

Article Written by: Aryan Singh Article Designed by: Aryan Singh & Sanvi Desai What comes to mind when you hear the word “cyberattack”? When people think of cyberattacks, they usually think of attackers targeting computers and websites. But that is quickly changing. Today, cyberattacks are hitting physical infrastructure we rely on every day. Since these systems are run by computers, they are increasingly becoming new targets for hackers. A recent example of this happened in

Article Written by: Avni Sharma Article Designed by: Avni Sharma and Natasha Gumpula Phishing is one of the most common forms of cyberattacks today, and it often sounds surprisingly realistic. Attackers craft emails or messages that look legitimate, convincing victims to click links, share sensitive information, or even transfer money. This is part of a broader strategy known as social engineering, where criminals use psychological tactics to gain trust and manipulate people

Article Written by: Jia Fletcher Article Designed by: Jia Fletcher & Sanvi Desai Over 90% of leading businesses utilize AI. Artificial intelligence has become a prominent force in our everyday lives, making its way into businesses and homes alike. Now, two leading companies in the artificial intelligence industry– Nvidia and OpenAI –have just made history. On September 22, 2025 , Nvidia and OpenAI publicly announced their partnership. The two companies both have significant

Article Written By: Chintana Bhaskara Article Designed By: Chintana Bhaskara and Natasha Gumpula Hidden Data Flow A study shows that of the 297 popular health and fitness apps , found that there are about 8 different permissions asked, including sensitive information like your location or device information. Even though most apps state that they don’t share your data with outside sources, it has shown to be untrue. Grund, Held & Bero states that researchers have discovered t

Article Written By: Iyithihya Prakasan Article Designed By: Iyithihya Prakasan & Sanvi Desai Ever wondered about the possibilities of a pacemaker being a threat? What is the purpose of a pacemaker in the human body? A pacemaker is a device that helps you regulate the timing and sequence of your heartbeat. It cannot exactly replace your heart but can help regulate your heartbeat artificially. Image from verywell health Functioning of pacemakers Once installed, the pacemaker