Author: Scott Blough | Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Security Studies at Tiffin University

Scott Blough serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and Executive Director of the Center for Cyber Defense & Forensics at Tiffin University. He served as the National Co-Chair for the Maritime Risk Symposium 2017: Cyber Security in the Maritime Transportation System and has worked with numerous DHS Centers of Excellence on cyber security issues impacting DHS.

How Much Cell Phone Data Privacy Should We Expect?

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Scott Blough | Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Security Studies at Tiffin University, ,

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According to the Pew Research Center, more than 96% of Americans own a cell phone. Among people ages 18 to 49, the number rises to 99%, with almost as many in this age group having a smart phone. Therefore, almost all of us share a common concern: cell phone data privacy. The Right to Privacy … Read more

Ransomware: Harbinger of the Future

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Scott Blough | Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Security Studies at Tiffin University, ,

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Ransomware

The recent spate of ransomware attacks on Texas municipalities is a harbinger for the future of cyber-crime. In fact, according to various news sources, as of August 23rd, 2019, at least 22 municipalities in Texas have been affected by this recent ransomware outbreak. Although not all of those affected have gone public, there have been … Read more