All articles tagged with #mitigation
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Boing Boing
NASA's analysis shows asteroid 2024 YR4 has a slightly increased chance of impacting the Moon, prompting discussions on potential mitigation strategies such as reconnaissance missions, deflection, or disruption, with the most urgent mission launch suggested for late 2028.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Hacker News
Many lung cancers now occur in nonsmokers, with radon being the second leading cause. Testing and mitigation of radon can significantly reduce risk at a relatively low cost, though awareness and decision-making vary. The article discusses radon's health impact, costs of mitigation, regional differences, and the importance of informed choices, emphasizing that fixing known hazards like radon is generally affordable and beneficial.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Forbes
The FBI and CISA have issued a critical alert about the rapid increase in Play ransomware attacks, which have affected over 900 organizations worldwide, including critical infrastructure. The ransomware, linked to North Korean state-sponsored groups and distributed via threat groups like Balloonfly, exploits vulnerabilities in Windows and other systems. Organizations are urged to implement urgent security measures such as patching vulnerabilities, using multi-factor authentication, securing passwords, and network segmentation to defend against these evolving threats.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CISA
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued Emergency Directive 24-01 to address vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure solutions, which have been actively exploited by threat actors. Federal agencies are required to immediately implement Ivanti's published mitigation, run the External Integrity Checker Tool, and report any indications of compromise to CISA. Agencies must also take additional steps if compromise is detected and provide a complete inventory of affected products. CISA will provide technical assistance and issue further guidance, with the Directive remaining in effect until all required actions are completed.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Heat trapped under the surface, known as "underground climate change," is causing cities like Chicago, New York, and London to sink and threatening buildings and infrastructure. This phenomenon is different from atmospheric climate change caused by greenhouse gases and is a result of heat emitted by subways and buildings directly into the ground. The spreading heat causes the ground to deform, leading to cracks in city structures. The Biden administration is focusing on addressing this issue and promoting resilience in underground infrastructure. Mitigation measures such as thermal insulation and capturing excess heat for geothermal energy can help combat this problem.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phoronix
Benchmarking tests have been conducted on AMD processors to assess the performance impact of mitigating the recently disclosed Inception vulnerability. AMD is rolling out new microcode for Zen 3 and Zen 4 processors, while a kernel-based mitigation is required for Zen 1 and Zen 2. The Linux kernel changes for mitigating Inception have already been merged, and initial tests on an AMD EPYC 7763 server show different performance impacts based on the mitigation approach used. Further benchmarks on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processors are also included in the article.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phys.org
Astronomer István Szapudi from the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy has proposed a novel approach to mitigate climate change by using a solar shield combined with a tethered, captured asteroid as a counterweight. The tethered counterweight reduces the weight of the shield and counterweight to approximately 3.5 million tons, making it more feasible to launch from Earth. This approach brings the idea of solar radiation management into the realm of possibility, although it still presents challenges. Developing a lightweight and strong graphene tether is crucial for the success of this concept.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Call of Duty's anti-cheating team has introduced a new method to combat cheaters by deploying a "hallucination" mitigation. This mitigation places decoy characters in the game that only cheaters can see, disorienting them without affecting legitimate players. The decoys appear as real players and trigger the same information in cheating software, making them appear legitimate. Interacting with the hallucinations will self-identify a player as a cheater. The team has also removed a different mitigation called "quicksand" as it infringed too much on normal players' experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BleepingComputer
LockBit ransomware has extorted around $91 million from approximately 1,700 US organizations since 2020, making it the leading global ransomware threat in 2022, according to a joint advisory by US and international cybersecurity authorities. The advisory includes a list of tools and a detailed mapping of tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by LockBit affiliates in attacks, as well as recommended mitigation measures. LockBit has targeted organizations across various critical infrastructure sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and transportation. The FBI encourages organizations to review the advisory and implement the recommended measures to defend against LockBit attacks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Alaska Public Media News
COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in Alaska have decreased to levels not seen since March 2020, but the virus is still present and people should take precautions. Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anne Zink, advises people to get tested if they have symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, especially if they are older or immunocompromised. However, she also emphasizes that everyone's situation is different and a risk-benefit analysis should be done before getting tested. Zink also highlights the importance of rebuilding and responding to the pandemic, as well as braiding healthcare and public health together to better prepare for future diseases.