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The NBA's Most Popular Scandal

House of Strauss • 25 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🎾 Sports NBA Scandal Scoring Gambling
  1. Younger referees in the NBA tend to call fewer fouls, possibly affecting game outcomes like total points scored.
  2. There has been a significant drop in the average total points scored in NBA games, contrary to the league's initial explanation of a "statistical anomaly."
  3. The NBA's handling of the decreased scoring and evasion in addressing the issue has left fans questioning the league's transparency and motivations.
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An Incomplete Look at Vulnerability Databases & Scoring Methodologies

Resilient Cyber • 59 implied HN points • 22 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Software Databases Vulnerabilities Scoring
  1. Vulnerability databases like CVE and NVD help identify and score software weaknesses. This scoring helps companies prioritize what to fix first to keep users safe.
  2. The Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) rates how severe a vulnerability is. This helps organizations understand the impact and urgency of addressing the risk.
  3. New systems like the Open-Source Vulnerabilities (OSV) database and Global Security Database (GSD) aim to improve how vulnerabilities are recorded and shared, making it easier for developers to manage risk.