Author Archives: Roxanne Lavelle

WEAR | Snapchat’s new AI raising privacy concerns.

PENSACOLA, Fla. — It’s being presented as a new “friend” on Snapchat – a chatbot called “My AI”. But some users say it knows way too much about them, and even seems to lie when confronted.

The concern is sweeping social media, including a viral TikTok video from Evan Packard of Colorado. It starts with him commenting, “Snapchat’s new AI is horrifying!”

GovTech.com | Florida Bill to Regulate Social Media Use in School

Pending the governor’s signature, Florida House Bill 379 will require school districts to prohibit students from accessing social media platforms during school and develop curricula on social media safety.

Pensacola State College partners with GBSI for Cyber Range Drill

Over 20 members of the cyber defense club at Pensacola State College will be participating in the GBSI Cyber Defense Competition hosted at the Donald McMahon III Center for Cybersecurity on the Pensacola State College campus on April 15, 2023 from 9 am -3 pm.

Cleaning up your social media and passwords: What to trash and what to treasure

Spring has sprung, the sun is out longer, and the birds’ chirping, peeping and tweeting in the trees have put that much-needed pep in your step. With the arrival of spring also comes the annual rite of decluttering and cleaning your living space. If you’ve already given your home a major refresh, next up should be a clean-up of the digital clutter that has invaded your computer and smartphone, as well as your home network and all the devices connected to it. There’s still more to digital spring cleaning, however.

Steer clear of tax scams – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The IRS-approved tax return filing service eFile.com has been caught compromising people’s devices with malware for weeks, serving a strong reminder that cybercriminals are also well aware of the fact that it’s the height of tax season. We’re now down to its last days, and chances are that you have yet to file your federal tax return. If so, remain cautious and look out for criminals who may try to exploit the urgency of the situation to their own advantage.

Spring into action and tidy up your digital life like a pro

It’s spring time in the northern hemisphere, and chances are good that you have a whole new spring in your step (excuse the pun!) thanks to the weather becoming warmer and the days getting longer and lighter. But this time of year invites us not just to venture outdoors; it’s also the right time to tidy up our homes – and our digital lives!