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• New Types of Cyber Fraud and How to Stay Safe Online

  It seems like we’ve all heard about the common online fraud schemes and how not to fall for them – and in Russia alone, half a million people half a million people fall victim to cyber crimes annually. Moreover, those who study or work abroad may be especially vulnerable to such deception. In this article, Vitaly Rogov, a PhD student at ITMO’s Faculty of Secure Information Technologies, shares insights into the newest types of online schemes and the ways to counteract them.

  28.01.2025

• Student Spotlight: Teshome Esrom, Ethiopia

  With a dream to combine education, cultural exchange, and personal growth, Teshome Esrom started a new life in Russia. As a student at ITMO, Teshome brings a unique perspective shaped by his rich heritage and passion for technology and self-improvement. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on life in St. Petersburg, the challenges and rewards of adapting to a new culture, and his aspirations for the future.

  23.01.2025

• Student Spotlight: Reham Qassem, Syria

  From the sunlit streets of Tartus to the academic halls of ITMO! As an international student, Reham is embracing the challenges of this new chapter in her life while balancing her passion for information security with a growing love for painting and cultural exploration.

  28.11.2024

• Five Continents – One Tournament: BRICS+ CTF Finals Held at ITMO University

  Five continents, 105 countries, and 1,257 teams – Russia has recently hosted the online cybersecurity competition BRICS+ CTF. The final round of the contest, co-organized by ITMO University, took place on November 16 and welcomed 20 teams from eight countries. The team Friendly Maltese Citizens (international) finished first, followed by NE_SPRUSH (Russia) and Bushwhackers (Russia).

  20.11.2024

• Student Spotlight: Yash Kulkarni, India

  Yash, a Mumbai native now studying in St. Petersburg, shares an insider’s view on life as an exchange student at ITMO. From navigating new flavors to bonding with the locals, he reveals what it’s like to dive into Russian academia, the warmth of cultural exchange, and the joys of discovering unexpected connections in a foreign city.

  31.10.2024

• I Am a Professional Contest: Information & Cyber Security Track FAQ

  Registration is underway for the I Am a Professional competition that allows medalists to receive up to 300,000 rubles and winners and prize-winners – to intern at major Russian companies and enroll at the country’s top universities. ITMO oversees three conference tracks, including Information & Cyber Security. In this article, we talk about what to anticipate and how to prepare for the contest with Andrey Yougunson, an associate professor at ITMO’s Faculty of Secure Information Technologies.

  16.10.2024

• Student Spotlight: Limiao Ma, China

  When Limiao Ma arrived in St. Petersburg from China, she was stepping into a new chapter – one filled with academic and cultural discoveries. In this interview, Limiao reflects on her childhood, her motivations for studying abroad, and the joys and challenges of adapting to life in Russia.

  03.10.2024

• ITMO Opens Lab to Train AI Infosecurity Experts

  Over last year alone, the demand for information security experts in AI grew by 30%. In parallel to this growing demand, there is also a lack of professionals with the necessary qualifications for this field on the market. One of the reasons for it is that no one trains such specialists. In response to that, ITMO and the company Raft launched a research laboratory called LLM Security Lab that is meant to teach students to work in the field of infosec for LLM and AI business solutions.

  28.08.2024

• Student Spotlight: Wu Yupeng, China

  In this interview, we sit down with Wu Yupeng, an international student from China who has ventured from his hometown of Fenyang to St. Petersburg, Russia. Drawn by ITMO's reputation and the strong ties between China and Russia, Wu decided to pursue a Master’s degree here. Read on as Wu shares his experiences, challenges, and aspirations.

  08.08.2024

• What Is a Threat Researcher and How To Become One

  Cybercrime investigators, computer forensicists, threat hunters and researchers… No, these are not sci-fi characters; rather, they are actual cybersecurity experts. Keep reading to learn more about why and how you can study cyberthreats, as well as how you can get started in the profession. The article is based on a talk by Nikita Titarenko, an analytical engineer at Gazinformservis, and Andrey Zhdanukhin, a SOC L2 analyst at Gazinformservis, at the recent Positive Hack Days Fest 2.

  03.07.2024