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Rethinking Cybersecurity

How computer scientists are building smarter defenses against evolving threats

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Phil Siarri
Sep 19, 2025
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Cyberattacks are evolving faster than ever—AI-powered phishing scams, deepfake impersonations, and ransomware rings that operate like corporations.

But here’s the good news: computer scientists are fighting back with tools just as advanced as the threats.

Smarter Defenses, Not Just Bigger Walls

Traditionally, cybersecurity has been about building higher barriers: firewalls, intrusion detection, two-factor authentication. Today’s researchers are taking a different approach—using AI, machine learning, and behavioral modeling to predict attacks before they happen.

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