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"Urgent: CISA Mandates Immediate Closure of Exploited Ivanti VPN Backdoor"
cybersecurity2 years ago

"Urgent: CISA Mandates Immediate Closure of Exploited Ivanti VPN Backdoor"

Ivanti warns administrators to refrain from pushing new device configurations to their appliances after applying mitigations for two zero-day vulnerabilities, as doing so could leave them vulnerable to ongoing attacks. The company's Connect Secure and Policy Secure appliances have been targeted in widespread attacks exploiting authentication bypass and command injection bugs, with thousands of exposed appliances and hundreds already compromised. Threat actors, including a suspected Chinese state-backed group, have backdoored appliances, deployed cryptocurrency miners and malware, and stolen data from various organizations worldwide.

COVID-19: Risks, Immunity, and Hospital Infections
health2 years ago

COVID-19: Risks, Immunity, and Hospital Infections

A study published in Nature Communications reveals that prolonged exposure to someone with COVID-19 increases the risk of infection, even for vaccinated individuals. The study, conducted in correctional facilities, found that vaccination and previous infection provided protection against the virus for those with no or moderate exposure, but not for those with close exposure. The findings highlight the importance of measures such as masking and improved ventilation to reduce exposure and enhance vaccine-mediated immunity.

"Free Blue Line and Ferry Service Offered During Boston's Sumner Tunnel Closure"
transportation2 years ago

"Free Blue Line and Ferry Service Offered During Boston's Sumner Tunnel Closure"

The Blue Line subway in Boston will be free to ride during the two-month closure of the Sumner Tunnel this summer, according to a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The move is part of a package of measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the closure, which will see drivers detoured to other entry points. Other measures include free ferry rides and discounted tolls. The Blue Line has been hit by slow zones since March, with more than 30% of its tracks currently affected by speed restrictions.

COVID-19 on the Rise in NYC Wastewater Surveillance
health2 years ago

COVID-19 on the Rise in NYC Wastewater Surveillance

Wastewater data in New York City suggests that COVID-19 cases may be increasing again, with nearly all of the city's 14 wastewater treatment plants in the "high" detection level category. Reported case numbers have not jumped, but health experts say that wastewater tracking is a good early detection tool for monitoring potential future upticks. While the end of mitigation measures and some waning immunity may play a role if cases increase, experts say the U.S. is in a much better position than it was in years past, with weapons to fight back against the virus.