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To defend your software, first teach AI to break it , articleFrom the lab to the field and back, researchers and a former doctoral student develop artificial intelligence-driven tools to expose software vulnerabilities.
Date: Jul 07, 2026 - -
Article ItemDuring login process, text and phone-call authentication options to be phased out , article
Virginia Tech is moving all users to more-secure authentication methods. Upcoming changes will complete the upgrade of the university's 2-factor authentication process that began approximately one year ago.
Date: Jun 11, 2026 - -
Article ItemLabels will enhance security of Microsoft 365 and Google data , article
The implementation of sensitivity labels in employee M365 and Google Workspace accounts will begin June 17.
Date: Jun 02, 2026 - -
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Brendan David-John receives CAREER award to study how virtual reality influences human behavior , articleThe five-year award from the National Science Foundation will fund research into how immersive technologies affect decision-making, spending, and privacy as well as how policy and technical interventions can protect users.
Date: May 26, 2026 - -
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Faculty mentorship fuels alumni impact in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence , articleRandy Marchany was inducted into the Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science Academy of Distinguished Alumni, while Ashwin Aji received the department’s Distinguished Early Career Alumni Award for leadership in cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and AI research.
Date: May 19, 2026 - -
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Class of 2026: Mark Colvin says yes to opportunity and fast-tracks cybersecurity career , articleMark Colvin arrived at Virginia Tech with roughly 30 dual-enrollment credits from high school, allowing him to finish his undergraduate degree in just three years. Colvin is excited to walk across the stage with an early degree and many experiences that have shaped his approach to work and life.
Date: May 01, 2026 - -
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No digital content is safe from generative AI, researchers say , articleCybersecurity researchers discovered that simple artificial intelligence tools can defeat security techniques meant to protect authentic content from use in deepfakes, facial identity theft, or artistic style mimicry.
Date: Apr 30, 2026 - -
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‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Katalin Parti talks about scammers and cybercrime , articleParti talked about how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are turbocharging social engineering scams and what individuals can do to protect themselves.
Date: Mar 30, 2026 - -
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Expert: Middle East attacks on data centers highlight need for protections , articleIn the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers, as essential part of modern infrastructure, have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment. Virginia Tech cybersecurity expert Murat Kantarcioglu discusses how organizations and users can plan for risks ranging from cyberattacks to physical attacks.
Date: Mar 16, 2026 - -
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative expands efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks , articleThe initiative funded 19 projects for a total of $1.9 million to support critical infrastructure cybersecurity in such industries as transportation, power grids, water, supply chain, manufacturing, Internet of Things, health care, and communications networks.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
Article ItemUse of unauthorized AI meeting assistants , article
This notice gives details on which AI meeting assistants are permitted and which are not, and explains why some AI tools are not permitted on university systems.
Date: Mar 11, 2026 - -
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Experts share top cybersecurity concerns for 2026 , articleAs 2026 moves forward, a collection of Virginia Tech cybersecurity experts based in the greater Washington, D.C. area predict the trends that will define this year.
Date: Feb 09, 2026 - -
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Engineering, computer science programs rank among world’s best , articleIn the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, the university's engineering program is ranked 85th in the world, while the computer science program is listed in the 101-125 range.
Date: Jan 23, 2026 - -
Video ItemQuantum computing | Engineering Explained , video
Do quantum computers even exist yet? How does quantum computing work? What is the software for quantum computers like? What are the applications of quantum computing? What kinds of companies are investing in this new technology? If you're asking yourself any of these questions, Sumeet Khatri is here to help! Sumeet is an assistant professor in the department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, working on all things quantum. Quantum computers have a variety of uses in a few big industries, ranging from chemistry to finance. In the video, Sumeet discusses the past, present, and future of quantum computing, and debunks popular misconceptions from science fiction. Learn more about Sumeet's work here: https://website.cs.vt.edu/people/faculty/sumeet-khatri.html
Date: Jan 14, 2026 - -
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Building a safer future for AI research , articleResearchers the university have been awarded $300,000 by the National Science Foundation to create a more resilient, responsible, and secure artificial intelligence research ecosystem.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 - -
General ItemPhase-out of text (SMS) and phone call authentication options during login continues
Users who currently rely on text messages or voice calls to authenticate are encouraged to begin using more-secure methods, such as the mobile app or hardware or software tokens, as soon as possible.
Date: Dec 16, 2025 - -
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Virginia Cyber Range advisory chair testifies before Congress on cybersecurity education , articleThe testimony underscored the strength of Virginia Tech’s partnerships with educators, universities, and public-sector initiatives in developing the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.
Date: Dec 03, 2025 - -
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University designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and Cyber Research , articleThe designation through the National Security Agency recognizes programs within the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Computer Science, and the Hume Center for National Security and Technology.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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IT Security Office named a Top 50 Information Security Team , articlePart of the Division of Information Technology, members of the IT Security Office keep the university's networks and systems secure.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech National Security Institute team wins outstanding research award , articleLeveraging artificial intelligence to detect evolving cyber attacks recently earned international honors for a team of Virginia Tech National Security Institute researchers.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 -
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