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Dr. Ali Dehghantanha

AI Driven Computer Worm Signals New Cybersecurity Concerns

CCMPS cybersecurity expert and Canada Research Chair Dr. Ali Dehghantanha discusses implications of new research on an AI-enabled computer worm that can identify vulnerabilities and adapt, as well as tips for users to protect themselves.

A farmer holding a tablet.

The Rising Cyber Risk Facing Canadian Farms

Canadian farms are becoming more dependent on digital tools, but this growth has also increased the risk of cyberattacks. In one real case, a farmer contacted Dr. Ali Dehghantanha, a cybersecurity expert at the University of Guelph, after noticing a strange message on a computer. The quick response helped prevent serious damage. 

Two students holding award plaques.

CCMPS Students Earn 2025–2026 Student Experience Awards

The Student Experience Awards honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of campus leaders who have made a lasting difference in the lives of our students and the U of G community. Each year, students, staff, and faculty are invited to nominate individuals who exemplify leadership, commitment and dedication to the University and broader community.

Dennis Kao in a graduation gown holding flowers.

Computer Science: Engineering a Career in Tech

Initially intent on becoming a doctor, Dennis Kao began his time at the University of Guelph in the Biological Science program. However, after three years, he realized medicine wasn’t the right fit and switched to Computer Science. That change would unlock a newfound passion for software engineering while giving him the fundamentals he needed that would go on to shape his career.