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Monday, April 07, 2025

CyLab researchers win Test of Time Award at USEC 2025

A team featuring CyLab researchers was honored with the Test of Time Award at the 2025 Symposium on Usable Security and Privacy (USEC 2025) Held in San Diego on February 24, USEC 2025 served as an international forum for research and discussion in the area of human factors in security and privacy.
Thursday, April 03, 2025

Protecting Audio Privacy at the Source

Sound is a powerful source of information. By training algorithms to identify distinct sound signatures, sound can reveal what a person is doing, whether it's cooking, vacuuming or washing the dishes. And while it's valuable in some contexts, using sound to identify activities comes with privacy concerns, since microphones can reveal sensitive information.
Monday, October 14, 2024

CASOS Graduate Student Earns Runner-Up in SBP-BRiMS 2024 Best Paper Award

Samantha Phillips, a graduate student in Carnegie Mellon University’s Software and Societal Systems Department, has been recognized as the Runner-Up for the Best Paper Award at the SBP-BRiMS 2024 conference. The award was given for her insightful research paper, "Moral and Emotional Influences on Attitude Stability Towards COVID-19 Vaccines on Social Media," co-authored with Lynnette H.X. Ng, Wenqi Zhou, and Kathleen M. Carley.
Education Research News & Events About SCS Partnerships Departments Give CMU's WebAssembly Research Center Continues to Expand
Tuesday, October 08, 2024

Education Research News & Events About SCS Partnerships Departments Give CMU's WebAssembly Research Center Continues to Expand

The WebAssembly Research Center (WRC) at Carnegie Mellon University continues to expand, with Bosch joining as a new member and founding member Shopify increasing its participation.
NIST awards $6M to Carnegie Mellon University to establish AI Cooperative Research Center
Monday, September 30, 2024

NIST awards $6M to Carnegie Mellon University to establish AI Cooperative Research Center

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced Sept. 24 that the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $6 million to Carnegie Mellon University to establish a joint center to support cooperative research and experimentation for the test and evaluation of modern AI capabilities and tools.
CyLab names 2024 Presidential Fellows
Thursday, September 26, 2024

CyLab names 2024 Presidential Fellows

Each year, CyLab recognizes high-achieving Ph.D. students pursuing security and/or privacy-related research, with a CyLab Presidential Fellowship, covering an entire year of tuition.
CyLab hosts top cybersecurity researchers for the 2024 NSF SaTC PI Meeting
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

CyLab hosts top cybersecurity researchers for the 2024 NSF SaTC PI Meeting

On Sept. 4-5, more than 500 of the world’s leading cyber-systems researchers convened in Pittsburgh for the 2024 National Science Foundation Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace Principal Investigators’ Meeting (NSF SaTC PI)Opens in new window, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University’s CyLab Security and Privacy Institute
CyLab faculty, students to present at NDSS Symposium 2024
Saturday, February 24, 2024

CyLab faculty, students to present at NDSS Symposium 2024

Carnegie Mellon faculty and students will present on a wide range of topics at the 31st Annual Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium. Held at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa in San Diego from February 26 through March 1, the event fosters information exchange among researchers and practitioners of network and distributed system security.
CMU and CLP celebrate International Data Privacy Day on January 28
Thursday, January 18, 2024

CMU and CLP celebrate International Data Privacy Day on January 28

In celebration of International Privacy Day, Carnegie Mellon University Opens in new window is teaming up with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) to host Data Privacy Day 2024.
CyLab faculty, students to present at ACM CCS 2023
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

CyLab faculty, students to present at ACM CCS 2023

Carnegie Mellon faculty and students will present on a wide range of topics at the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Security, Audit and Control’s (SIGSAC’s) Conference on Computer and Communications Security (ACM CCS). Held at the Tivoli Congress Center in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 26-30, the event brings together information security researchers, practitioners, developers, and users from all over the world to explore cutting-edge ideas and results.
CyLab receives a $250,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to support research on IoT security and privacy labels
Thursday, November 09, 2023

CyLab receives a $250,000 gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to support research on IoT security and privacy labels

Craig Newmark Philanthropies has announced a $250,000 gift to support the Carnegie Mellon University CyLab Security and Privacy Institutes research on privacy and security labels for IoT devices.
CMU’s Synergy Lab presents multiple papers on ubiquitous sensing at UbiComp
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

CMU’s Synergy Lab presents multiple papers on ubiquitous sensing at UbiComp

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon's Systems, Networking, and Energy Efficiency (Synergy) Lab Opens in new window will present several multi-year studies on their work around ubiquitous sensing at this week's ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing (UbiComp) Opens in new window.
Newly discovered side-channel attack side steps current defense mechanisms
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Newly discovered side-channel attack side steps current defense mechanisms

Data compression has long been a technique employed to enhance web performance and the user experience. The process reduces the size of files and resources, such as images, video, and text, before they are transmitted over the internet, significantly reducing the amount of data being transferred and offering faster load times. However, over the years, data compression has become a well-known source of side-channel attacks, capable of leaking users’ personal information to potential adversaries.
Sriraman and Sharif receive Intel’s 2023 Rising Star Faculty Award
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Sriraman and Sharif receive Intel’s 2023 Rising Star Faculty Award

Each year, the Intel Rising Star Faculty Award Opens in new window program selects early-career academic researchers leading technological advancements that demonstrate the potential to disrupt the industry. Akshitha Sriraman, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Mahmood Sharif, CMU alumnus and senior lecturer at Tel Aviv University, are among 15 award winners chosen for 2023 who are being recognized for their novel works in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, and chemical engineering.
Researchers develop adversarial training methods to improve machine learning-based malware detection software
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Researchers develop adversarial training methods to improve machine learning-based malware detection software

Over the past several years, machine learning has rapidly transformed the way many computer-related tasks are thought about and performed. Its ability to find patterns and process large amounts of data lends itself to countless applications. When it comes to malware detection, machine learning has taken a once daunting task and helps streamline the process, enabling antivirus software to detect potential attacks more efficiently and at a higher success rate. Years ago, antivirus software had relied on knowledge of prior attacks, essentially comparing programs' code to an extensive list of known adversarial binaries to detect which programs may cause harm. Today, machine learning leverages behavioral and static artifacts to identify ever-evolving malware attacks, improving the effectiveness of antivirus software.
Agarwal presents at White House's launch of new IoT cybersecurity labeling system
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Agarwal presents at White House's launch of new IoT cybersecurity labeling system

Carnegie Mellon University’s Yuvraj Agarwal met with government officials and technology industry leaders, as the White House launched its new Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity label.
S3D faculty earn two ‘Test of Time’ awards at IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

S3D faculty earn two ‘Test of Time’ awards at IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) awarded two ‘Test of Time’ awards during its 44th Symposium on Security and Privacy, one going to a paper co-authored by S3D faculty members.
Less is not more; Mapping a better route to user ad settings
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Less is not more; Mapping a better route to user ad settings

Researchers Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Michigan conducted a study to enhance the accessibility and usability of privacy controls for online behavioral advertising, specifically on platforms like Facebook.
Cookie consent banners need improvement, may not be the answer
Friday, May 05, 2023

Cookie consent banners need improvement, may not be the answer

Websites now use cookie consent banners to comply with regulations, enabling users to control how their personal information is collected and shared. However, according to Carnegie Mellon’s CyLab, many of these banners fall short and may not be the ideal privacy option.
Cranor, Stehlik Named University Professors
Tuesday, May 02, 2023

Cranor, Stehlik Named University Professors

School of Computer Science faculty members Lorrie Faith Cranor and Mark Stehlik have been elevated to the rank of University Professor, the highest distinction a faculty member can receive at Carnegie Mellon University.
CMU and Amazon to Expand STEM Summer Research Programs for Underrepresented Students
Friday, April 21, 2023

CMU and Amazon to Expand STEM Summer Research Programs for Underrepresented Students

The CMU-Amazon SURE Program will provide 25 undergraduate students with the opportunity to spend 8-10 weeks in Pittsburgh working alongside SCS’s world-class faculty and Ph.D. students on cutting-edge research projects across the computational technology spectrum.
New tool helps mobile app developers create more accurate iOS privacy labels
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

New tool helps mobile app developers create more accurate iOS privacy labels

CMU researchers have developed a new tool, Privacy Label Wiz, providing app developers with an easy-to-use, step-by-step resource to help effectively disclose their apps’ data practices.
CyLab and S3D host International Data Privacy Day event
Monday, January 30, 2023

CyLab and S3D host International Data Privacy Day event

The CyLab Security and Privacy Institute and Software and Societal Systems Department hosted Carnegie Mellon's annual International Data Privacy Day event, bringing students, faculty, and staff together to discuss various aspects of online privacy.
Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award

A paper written by CyLab researchers about people’s perceptions of advanced video analytics has been selected to receive the prestigious Future of Privacy Forum’s annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award. The paper is one of six to receive the Award and be identified as “must-read” privacy papers of the year for policy makers by the selection committee.
Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award

A paper written by CyLab researchers about people’s perceptions of advanced video analytics has been selected to receive the prestigious Future of Privacy Forum’s annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award. The paper is one of six to receive the Award and be identified as “must-read” privacy papers of the year for policy makers by the selection committee.
Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award

A paper written by CyLab researchers about people’s perceptions of advanced video analytics has been selected to receive the prestigious Future of Privacy Forum’s annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award. The paper is one of six to receive the Award and be identified as “must-read” privacy papers of the year for policy makers by the selection committee.
Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award

A paper written by CyLab researchers about people’s perceptions of advanced video analytics has been selected to receive the prestigious Future of Privacy Forum’s annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award. The paper is one of six to receive the Award and be identified as “must-read” privacy papers of the year for policy makers by the selection committee.
Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award

A paper written by CyLab researchers about people’s perceptions of advanced video analytics has been selected to receive the prestigious Future of Privacy Forum’s annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award. The paper is one of six to receive the Award and be identified as “must-read” privacy papers of the year for policy makers by the selection committee.
Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award

A paper written by CyLab researchers about people’s perceptions of advanced video analytics has been selected to receive the prestigious Future of Privacy Forum’s annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award. The paper is one of six to receive the Award and be identified as “must-read” privacy papers of the year for policy makers by the selection committee.
Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Sadeh receives Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award

A paper written by CyLab researchers about people’s perceptions of advanced video analytics has been selected to receive the prestigious Future of Privacy Forum’s annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award. The paper is one of six to receive the Award and be identified as “must-read” privacy papers of the year for policy makers by the selection committee.
New Study Explores User Comfort With Privacy Assistants
Monday, June 22, 2020

New Study Explores User Comfort With Privacy Assistants

In a new study presented at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2020) in May, Colnago and her co-authors from ISR, CyLab and the Heinz College, outlined their efforts to discover how much autonomy people feel comfortable giving PPAs. (You can watch a video of their presentation on YouTube.)
IoT labels will help consumers figure out which devices are spying on them
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

IoT labels will help consumers figure out which devices are spying on them

In a new study published in the proceedings of the IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy, a team of researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s CyLab have developed a prototype security and privacy “nutrition label” that performed well in user tests. To develop the label, the team consulted with a diverse group of 22 security and privacy experts across industry, government, and academia.
IoT labels will help consumers figure out which devices are spying on them
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

IoT labels will help consumers figure out which devices are spying on them

In a new study published in the proceedings of the IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy, a team of researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s CyLab have developed a prototype security and privacy “nutrition label” that performed well in user tests. To develop the label, the team consulted with a diverse group of 22 security and privacy experts across industry, government, and academia.
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