today i learned (til)
Does a Full Moon effect our Sleep?
There are many myths surrounding the effects of a full moon on humans from higher rates of insanity to our sleep cycles. But you're...
My Experiences Being a TA for a STEM Class in My Major (Intro to Biomedical Engineering Design)
During your time at Georgia Tech, as a STEM major, one of the things that you might choose to do is to TA a...
Treating U87 EGFP Glibolastoma Cells with Nickel Sulfate!
Part of the reward of being a Biomedical Engineer is the opportunity to explore fascinating and cutting-edge work that teaches me new skills and...
The Amazing Race: Citrus Circuit GoSTEM Reflection
This semester, STEMComm was invited to participate in the Latino College & STEM Fair, hosted for k-middle grade schoolers to engage and learn about...
Late night studying: effects of warm and cool LED lamps
Are you trying to pick out the right kind of fluorescent LED light for your room? One search for light bulbs on amazon shows...
CAPTCHA: Are You A Robot?
When you interact with a website—whether you are creating an account, posting a comment, or making a purchase—you might be prompted to confirm that...
Malware Monikers: Cyber Threats with Intriguing Names
The names of malware frequently resemble whimsical nicknames or the titles of obscure indie bands rather than serious threats to global cybersecurity. However, beneath...
Lesser-Known Cybersecurity Threats: SEO Poisoning, Spamdexing, and AI Keystroke Capture
In an era where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the digital landscape has become a battleground for both innovation and malicious activities. Cybercriminals...
Cybersecurity Firsts: A Timeline
Sources:
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/worlds-first-computer-bug/
https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2020arXiv200715759L/abstract
https://www.cybersecurityeducationguides.org/john-mcafee-godfather-of-antivirus-software/
https://online.utulsa.edu/blog/famous-ransomware-attacks-in-history/
https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/articles/s/the-history-of-phishing/
https://usa.kaspersky.com/resource-center/threats/a-brief-history-of-computer-viruses-and-what-the-future-holds
https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/a-byte-out-of-history-10-million-hack
https://www.britannica.com/technology/firewall
Are Joro Spiders Going to Kill Us All?
If you live in Atlanta, there’s a large chance you’ve come into contact with the now common Joro Spider. Measuring in at 3 inches...