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Richard Forno, The Conversation

Social media’s wildfire information spread is fuelling political violence – how can it be stopped?

Many who see false messages, amplified by social media and traditional news, often believe them – and some may respond with political violence or terrorism.

Richard Forno, The Conversation
· Jul 28, 2024 · 10:00 pm
Has Twitter failed Cybersecurity 101? An expert examines a whistleblower’s claims

Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko alleged that the platform did not have a robust plan to protect user data or deploy internal controls to guard against insider threats.

Richard Forno, The Conversation
· Sep 07, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Hackers have disrupted municipal services in Baltimore, demanding $76,280 in ransom

Emergency services have been crippled. Residents are unable to obtain building permits or even buy and sell homes.

Richard Forno, The Conversation
· Jun 07, 2019 · 09:30 pm