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RICHLAND, Wash.–Scientists have created a cybersecurity technology called Shadow Figment that is designed to lure hackers into an artificial world, then stop them from doing damage by feeding them illusory tidbits of success. The aim is to sequester bad actors by captivating them with an attractive–but imaginary–world. The technology is aimed at protecting physical targets–infrastructure …

IMAGE: Applying chain analysis to identify pathways of reinforcement that can cause violent ideas and behaviors to persist. view more  Credit: Journal of Psychiatric Practice May 6, 2021 – With mass shootings and other seemingly meaningless acts of violence in the headlines all too frequently, strategies to assess the risk and reduce the potential for violent …

IMAGE: Purdue University researchers created a computer model to provide training for active shooter situations. view more  Credit: Eric Dietz/Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Run, hide, fight. It has become a mantra for how to act during an active shooter situation. The idea is to escape the situation or protect oneself, and counter the gunman …