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Jessie A. Nelson, 45, of 405 Juniper St.; and Heather Michelle Dickens, 34, of Marley Drive; were charged Tuesday morning by sheriffs deputies with methamphetamine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. Deputies went about 9:15 a.m. Tuesday to the 1900 block of Brittontown Road in Afton to assist a stranded driver. Nelson said the vehicle ran out of gas the night before. A records check showed Nelson and passenger Dickens both had active arrest warrants issued in Greene County, Deputy Andrew Long said in a report An inventory before the vehicle was towed turned up a clear plastic bag containing suspected methamphetamine in the middle console accessible by both parties, the report said. Another plastic bag containing suspected meth was found on the passenger side floorboard. A plastic bag in Dickens purse contained syringes and a glass pipe. Nelson had a cut straw in his pocket. Nelson and Dickens were held without bond pending a first scheduled appearance Wednesday in court.

Michael T. Stanliand, 57, of 870 Sinking Springs Road, was charged Tuesday afternoon by sheriffs deputies with domestic assault. Deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Midway address and spoke with Staniland, who said he and a relative had gotten into a dispute. Stanliand had physical contact in a manner that caused the alleged victim to fear for his safety, Deputy Joe Harness said in a report. Staniland was held without bond pending a first scheduled appearance Wednesday in court.

Two necklaces and a pistol were stolen between Monday and Wednesday from a house in the 100 block of Keller Road in Afton, sheriffs Deputy Eric Cutshall said in a report. The victim told deputies that two suspects named in the report was staying with his family when the jewelry and gun went missing. A car described in the report was seen leaving the driveway Monday morning and a bedroom window was open. The silver and gold necklaces have a combined value of $280. The .22 caliber pistol is valued at $166.

A catalytic converter was stolen from a van between Saturday and Tuesday from the parking lot of Ragon Wholesale Warehouse, 4765 E. Andrew Johnson Highway, sheriffs Deputy Joe Harness said in a report. The victim told deputies that when he started the van Tuesday morning, the exhaust sound was excessively loud. An inspection of the exhaust system showed the catalytic converter was missing. A camera security system had notified the victim there was motion detected about 1:30 a.m. Monday on the property and after looking at video footage saw a man and woman acting in a suspicious manner, the report said. The catalytic converter was apparently cut from the exhaust system with a power tool. It is valued at at $350.

Water lines at a Springbrook Park property were vandalized, Greeneville police were told Tuesday by a contractor doing work on the property. Workers cleaning the property at the address bulldozed four mobile homes but left the water lines intact, the crew supervisor said. He told police an unknown suspect is coming onto the property after they leave and is busting the water lines, Officer Derek Casteel said in a report. Broken water lines have flooded the property and workers cant get any equipment on it to continue cleanup work, the report said. Repairs and equipment rentals had cost $2,500 as of Wednesday.

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4 Solutions for Roofs without Eaves (and their Construction Details)

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In his Robie House, Frank Lloyd Wright created an ingenious arrangement of public and private spaces that slowly moving away from the street through a series of horizontal planes. Pronounced eaves made the interior space expand toward the outside. Considered the first phase of the American architect's career, the so-called Prairie Houses had marked horizontality, mainly due to the enormous plans created by slightly inclined eaves. Eaves are ubiquitous in most traditional architecture, and in addition to their aesthetic role, they serve several important functions, the primary one being to keep rainwater away from the building's walls and structure. But for some time now, we have seen plenty of projects with sloping roofs without eaves, forming pure and unornamented volumes. This brings us to the question: in these projects, how are practical issues such as draining rainwater?

An overhang (or eave) describesthe lower edge of a roof, which extends beyond the intersecting wall to form ashady space that can acquire different dimensions and appearances. In hot climates, it can bedesigned to stop theintense heatof the hottest months,limiting the entry of sunlight. In rainy places, it can be an intermediate space of shelter, protecting the building frame and external faade from the weather.However, eaves arenot an indispensable component of a building. Many architects have designed buildings with sloping roofs without eaves, in which the archetype of the house with agable roof takes on a simple, almost stripped, minimalist shape. It is not up to us to judge whether this design choice is functional or simply a fad. But whenever we remove this protrusion from a roof, we are faced with the challenge of avoiding problems of water infiltration and rainwater drainage. That is, without detailed and well-done construction,this design choice can be a big headache.

By examining our database of projects and its constituent construction details, we can discern a few distinct solutions to resolving these issues. These are ingenious design details which, in the eyes of the observer, appear extremely simple.

Perhaps the simplest way to drain water, without gutters or other components, is how Bokarev Architects did so in their Double House project. In this case, a metal sheet was installed over the roof and on the sides of the facade. In this way, the water could not break the outer covering, keeping the building watertight. As it does not contain a gutter, there is the drawback that, in the event of a heavy rain, all the water comes down close to the walls.

Another solution, which is quite common, is to create a minimal overhang, containing a small chute to drain the water. House Karlsson by Tham & Videgrd Arkitekter, as well as Haus Fr Julia Und Bjrn and Holler House by Innauer-Matt Architekten, all employ what could be characterized as traditional eaves, but with reduced dimensions. The gutters direct the water to descent pipes, making the flow process efficient. In these cases, the gutters are located on the outside of the wall, making them accessible for cleaning. In the event of a clog, this placement also causes less damage to the structure.

However, the hidden gutter is possibly the architect's favorite solution. Due to an optical illusion caused by the observer's angle, it is very difficult to observe the discontinuity of the gutter coating in a hidden gutter, intriguing the most attentive viewers. In the Studio Zero85 project, formal purity is inspired by the barns and homes dotting the area. The faade and roof of the structure are covered with tiles, making the slight trough in the tile blanket go unnoticed. In the MiCasa projects by Stephen Davy Peter Smith Architects and Dentist with a View by Shift architecture urbanism, the gutter is a little more pronounced, but still discreet. Elsewhere, in the Riel Estate project by Joris Verhoeven Architectuur, the gutter, although almost hidden, also marks the change in coating materials between two planes.

Another widely used device is to incorporate an external, permeable skin that envelops the system, causing water to flow through a lower material, which is usually a metal tile or an impermeable cover. In the Les Coccinelles Nursery School / SOA Architectes project, it is easy to understand the solution through the gif below.

A similar solution is adopted at the Bergmeisterwolf architekten Rooftops Twin House H, 142 South Street / Sandy Rendel Architects, and GRX Arquitectos' Calixto House, which displays an incredible facade of rough stones. In these cases, a gutter is included in the solution, directing all the water collected by the inclined planes to an appropriate portion of the plot. But the presence of the gutter can be dispensed with, as noted in the Thtre d'eau Swimming Pool / LOG Architectes project.

Whatever the design adopted, it is important that the designer is aware of the challenges imposed by a solution that seems so simple. It is also essential that the drawing is well done and carefully executed, so as to avoid future problems of infiltration or humidity that would be quite complex to solve after the building is occupied. As Mies van der Rohe said, "God is in the details."

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Akron-based roofing contractors have posted a blog highlighting the need for proper ventilation for roof safety. The blog post acknowledges that most people ignore the importance of roof ventilation for the protection, safety, and lifespan of the roofing system.

TK Roofing and Gutters emphasize the need for the right amount of ventilation in the attic for a positive effect on the roof's lifespan. The blog post adds that it is also essential for the well-being of the family living in the home, lowering energy bills, and reducing future costs of home repairs.

The roof is integral to the construction of a house, and the roofing contractor regularly shares tips for the upkeep of the roof. According to the roofing contractor at TK Roofing, roof ventilation facilitates the inflow of cooler low-pressure air at the roof's edge and outflow of hot air through exhaust vents.

Roofing experts understand the importance of the right amount of intake and exhaust vents for proper roof ventilation. When there are too many exhaust vents instead of intake vents, this could result in an improper system, according to the roofers at TK Roofing and Gutters, adding more "exhaust vents will act as intake and then short circuit the system. A 50/50 system is typically what you should aim for, but you still need to be sure the exhaust is adequate for your attic."

An experienced roofing contractor focuses on ensuring the correct ratio of exhaust versus intake vents.

TK Roofing and Gutters explains that many homes overlook the need for installing enough intake vents that are designed to move hot air out for adequate airflow ventilation.

The local roofing company has compiled a list of signs of inadequate roofing ventilation in the blog post. The most common sign on the list is rust and corrosion in the attic, primarily on metal surfaces. A rippled or wavy appearance on the roofline and shingles suggests warping of moisture-damaged decking underneath. Another sign is the decay of the roof's structural support will show signs of dampness, frost, and water staining on the attic of the roof sheathing.

The blog post lists another common sign as an increase in allergy symptoms or respiratory illnesses among family members, which could be due to the spread of spores through indoor airflow from mold growth in the attic.

Further, inadequate ventilation is responsible for a rise in utility bills. Another common sign that homeowners should not ignore is the noticeable buildup of ice along the edge of the roof in winters.

In addition to the signs of inadequate ventilation, TK Roofing and Gutters urges caution when inspecting the roof upon spotting any of these signs. "Instead of climbing up onto your roof, take a walk around the outside of your roof on the ground and use binoculars to exam your roof. If you inspect your attic, make sure it is well lit, you are wearing protective gear, and you have a clear walking path."

Proper attic ventilation, adds the roofing contractors, is crucial to removing moisture from the attic and preventing condensation buildup. TK Roofing suggests the need for attic ventilation to balance snow accumulation and prevent severe damage to the roof. Proper ventilation keeps the home cooler in the summers by preventing heat buildup in the attic and deterioration of shingles. It also lowers the risk of leakage from the ceiling.

The top roofing contractors at TK Roofing and Gutters value the need for proper roof ventilation and are focused on extending the life of the roof.

TK Roofing and Gutters specialize in helping homeowners repair, replace, and maintain their roofs. They advise homeowners to be proactive in ensuring an adequately ventilated roof instead of dealing with the aftermath of poor attic ventilation.

The Ohio weather can ruin roofs, and installing properly ventilated roofs is a step in the right direction to prevent problems later. Those interested in having a fully functional ventilation system should get in touch with the certified roofers at TK Roofing and Gutters.

The company provides a no-contact, no-cost roof inspection with a detailed analysis of the health of the roof and help homeowners with roof repair needs in single homes, flat roofs, asphalt shingles, and rubber roofing.

Consult with TK Roofing and Contractors for quick roof repair, replacement, emergency tarping, or storm damage.

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INDIANAPOLIS Community Crossings grants awarded to Huntingburg and Jasper Tuesday total more than $800,000.

Awards for round two of this years program were announced by Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness.

As we navigate through the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, were as committed as ever to improving and building our states infrastructure, Holcomb said in a press release. Im incredibly pleased that were able to fund all of the high-priority local road projects submitted in this round. Taking care of our local roads is key to making sure our communities remain attractive places to grow businesses and create careers.

Jasper was awarded $456,249, and Huntingburg will receive $389,334. In the state, 241 Indiana cities, towns and counties were awarded a total of $101 million in state matching funds for local road projects.

Jasper will use the funding to renovate streets near Holy Family Catholic Church, City Attorney Renee Kabrick said. There are about 170 homes located in the area, and it has had drainage problems that have created hazardous conditions in winter months for the past few years.

The project will involve installing new and larger sewers and fixing the curbs, which have shifted and deteriorated.

Huntingburg will use its funding on three road projects, Street Superintendent Jason Stamm said Tuesday.

The biggest project will be work on Fifth Street between Washington Street and U.S. 231. Along with milling and road paving, there will be curb and gutter work, storm sewer upgrades and sidewalk work. That project is estimated to cost about $314,386.

Washington Street between Fourth and Sixth streets will be milled and paved and have storm sewer work done, estimated to cost about $104,353. And Jackson betwen Sixth and Eighth streets will also be milled and paved, for an estimated $100,373.

Community Crossings, a component of the Governors Next Level Roads program, has provided more than $830 million in state matching funds for construction projects.

This is a tremendous win for our local partners, McGuinness said. Our continued partnership with Hoosier communities will deliver more high priority local road projects in the coming year, many of which have been in planning for months or even years and wouldnt be able to move forward now without the states funding commitment.

In response to revenue uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, INDOT moved its call for projects, originally scheduled for July, to September. The $101 million award is funded by the balance available in the states local road and bridge matching grant fund at the end of the 2020 fiscal year as well as revenue collected so far in the 2021 fiscal year, an INDOT spokesperson said.

Local governments must provide matching funds, 50% for larger communities or 25% for smaller communities, from a funding source approved for road and bridge construction, the spokesperson said. They must also submit an INDOT-approved asset management plan for maintaining existing roads and bridges. State law requires annually that 50% of the available matching funds be awarded to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.

The list of all communities receiving Community Crossings funding is listed online at http://www.in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.

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BUFFALO GROVE, IL All lanes on Buffalo Grove Road between IL 22 and Aptakisic Road are now open, according to the Lake County Division of Transportation. Lane closures will be needed at times during the day to complete landscaping, the concrete sidewalk and miscellaneous clean up work as part of the two-year project.

Buffalo Grove Road from Deerfield Pkwy to IL 22 will be completely reconstructed to provide two lanes of travel in each direction. This includes a center median and turn lanes at all major intersections, according to the Lake County Division of Transportation. A new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Thompson Blvd. Crosswalks at each street crossing will be improved and upgraded to ADA standards. Crews will also connect the bike path gap between Aptakisic Road and Brandywyn Lane making it easier for residents to walk and bike to local parks, schools and shopping areas.

Work will continue on Buffalo Grove Road throughout December as weather allows. The Lack County Division of Transportation is advising drivers to watch for workers, flaggers and trucks coming in and out of the job site.

Construction will take place over a two-year period using a staged approach:

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BUFFALO GROVE, IL The annual Jewish holiday Hanukkah will begin at sundown on Thursday, and run through nightfall on Friday, Dec. 18.

Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after a group of Jewish warriors defeated Syrian-Greek oppressors who tried forcing them to abandon their religion and adopt Greek culture.

The holiday is being celebrated in and around Buffalo Grove at places like:

The story has it that, led by Judah Maccabeus, they recaptured the holy temple in Jerusalem. Arriving there, they found only enough olive oil to light candles for one night, but the oil lasted for eight nights. That's why the Hanukkah celebration is a "festival of lights."

RELATED ON PATCH: What Is Hanukkah? A Guide For Jews, And Non-Jews Alike

Here are five other things to know about the Jewish holiday:

Patch Editor Tim Moran contributed to this report.

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The founder of Heart & Home Real Estate, John Romito, shared, Every home is different, and home security systems need to be adaptable and upgradeable to meet the needs of a given family in a given home. For him, the road to finding the right security system begins by asking the right questions.

Romito added: While intruder detection is a paramount consideration, so is fire and carbon monoxide detection, as well as sprinklers and other disaster prevention precautions. Ultimately, a proper home security system encompasses these aspects, all while staying within a predetermined price range.

Weve interviewed other experts on the home security front and asked them about their opinions regarding other factors to consider when choosing the ideal residential safety system. Here are their answers:

Get one with an independent cloud system or one that does not rely on your broadband connection. This makes your security system even more secure because it can still send you alerts even if your internet connection is dead. Additionally, it prevents intruders from tampering with it.

By Oliver Baker (Co-founder and Managing Director, Intelvita)

Check out the reviews for local companies via your preferred review platform, we like Google as it seems the least biased. Also, call and ask how far out theyre scheduling their service appointments. Inquire about what brands of hardware and smartphone app control software a company uses and check in to reviews/complaints about the hardware and how reliable it is and how easy to use. Finally, compare three companiesif possibleon their pricing to make sure everythings fairly priced. You dont necessarily have to go with the lowest, but its good to know what market rates are for your area.

By Louis Wood (Home Security Expert, DefendItYourself)

Choosing the right kind of home security system is very crucial especially in these times of crisis. They come with a huge range of benefits apart from protecting your house and yourself. So, there are various factors that you should consider while choosing your next home security system. One of those would be emergency alerts. Most security systems pride themselves in mobile access. But staying connected all the time can be frustrating, as youre not always available on-call for these alerts. So, you need a professional monitoring system that can contact the police and/or the fire department at the time of emergencies.

Jennifer Will (Editor, Etia.com)

You can choose between any number of home security packages and you can even combine them to get the best result. But before you do any of that, you need to figure out what kind of component you want to be part of your security system. For example, if you want to verify people requesting entry to your house, you can install a smart doorbell with a motion sensor. It can help you verify people who request entry to your home by activating a camera placed near your door.

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Decide whether you want 24/7 professional monitoring, self-monitoring, or both. Some companies require professional monitoring, while some dont offer it at all. Also, some companies charge extra for self-monitoring, so take those costs into your bottom line. Furthermore, there are some security systems that require or offer professional installation, usually for a fee of around $100. However, some systems youll be able to install yourself to save money.

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Team spirit: From left, Andy Piggot, SVP of Customer Service at Minim, Jeremy Hitchock, Executive Chairperson of the Minim Board; Colby Jordan, Managing Partner at Orbit Group, and Gray Chynoweth, CEO of Minim. Courtesy Photo

MANCHESTER, NH Gray Chynoweth is happy to field a call about his new venture, as CEO of Minim Inc., another home-grown Manchester game-changing industry founded by Jeremy Hitchcock that on Monday completed a merger with Zoom Telephonics.

What home security and connectivity means to Chynoweth in the context of Minim may be different from what the average consumer understands about it all. But one thing we can all relate to, he says, is the need for a home network that works when we need it to, and that provides some sense of security in a pandemic world that has left us all feeling a bit insecure.

Were all stuck with these challenges, were all stuck working or teaching or learning from home, and the number of devices we have connected to Wi-Fi networks is growing dramatically its not just computers, says Chynoweth. Its laptops, TVs, vacuums, garage door openers, you think of the number of devices you have connected, you quickly get to 20 or 30 or more.

Minim provides hardware and software that powers the cable modems and other Internet access products under the Motorola brand that have become essential for the way we live and work, he explains.

It used to be at the office you had someone take care of these things. Thats not how it is today. You need to make it easy, safe and simple; thats where we come in. We deliver a hardware and software solution, Chynoweth says.

When asked about how consumers will benefit from Minims innovation, he points to the Motorola Whole Home Mesh WiFi System as seen on Amazon.com.

Go to Amazon and buy one of our routers with modem-managed software, he says, noting its capacity for speed and connectivity, as well as the Moto-manage app allowing users to monitor and maintain Wi-Fi performance.

This has Minim software, so you can see what is connecting on your home network and no device is doing things it shouldnt, making a persons connected home a secure one, including parental controls.

With the merger complete, the next phase will be rapid innovation. Its a lot of work, but likely the most fun part for Chynoweth and Hitchcock, who met in the early 2000s through the Chambers Leadership Greater Manchester program, and went on to scale a little start-up together called Dyn that was eventually acquired by Oracle, and which helped establish the citys silicon millyard status.

We both sat in the back of the bus I was with Sheehan & Phinney at the time, and Jeremy was CEO of Dyn. We were riding in the back of the bus on the first day of Leadership Greater Manchester as Syl Dupuis and John Clayton were giving us a tour of the city, Chynoweth recalls.

Although Chynoweth says he followed his fathers footsteps to a career in law, connecting with Hitchcock provided his passion for technology a clearer path forward.

I was Microsoft-certified in high school and have always been a nerd, and developed websites in college, he says.

Together, along with the rest of the Minim leadership team which includes Sean Doherty, CFO; Nicole Zheng, CMO; and Alec Rooney, CTO and with five new board members, including Liz Hitchcock, Principal at Orbit Group, Chynoweth sees growth in the immediate future here in Manchester and beyond, building a company with a national and global footprint.

Our goals are very ambitious. We believe we have the team and timing to build an incredibly important company that is based here in the northeast, he says, much like Dyn, but already they have employees working around the country and the world, including manufacturing.

Going from small to large is really at the core of what attracted me to working with Jeremy and Liz again. We had a chance at Dyn to not only have an impact on the world but on our community. Im really excited at having a business of size and significance here. There are lots of smart people here to help us compete in the global marketplace, Chynoweth says.

A smaller percentage of our total employee base will be in Manchester, and were excited about it; its a great place to build a business and to operate. Our goal is to continue to make the NH technology ecosystem thrive with all the things were doing with time talent and treasure, thats what were excited about, he says.

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Minim is the creator of innovative internet access products that dependably connect people to the information they need and the people they love. Headquartered in Manchester, NH, the company delivers smart software-driven communications products under the globally recognized Motorola brand. Minim end-users benefit from a personalized and secure WiFi experience, leading to happy and safe homes where things just work. To learn more, visit https://www.minim.co.

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Kids are clever, and as much as they marvel at their Elf on the Shelf's silly antics, they're also probably wondering about the little guy's whereabouts namely, how it magically appears in a new spot every morning. And if you've got home security cameras or baby monitors, well, it's only a matter of time before they start demanding some proof.

Around this time last year, Maggie Linsk knew her son, Connor, was determined to spot his elf, Ollie, after hours. So, she and her husband set to work.

"When our son was trying to catch our elf on the camera, we knew we had to find a way to keep the magic alive but not really have to worry about him trying to catch him again," Maggie told POPSUGAR.

The result? Some "found footage" of Ollie scooting along the family's living room, past their Christmas tree, and up the wall toward the camera. In an instant, the sneaky elf covered the lens with a tissue, so he wouldn't be caught in the act again.

They showed Connor the results and as can be seen in the third video he was mesmerized. "Ollie!" he said. "That's Ollie!"

So, uh, how did they do it?

As Maggie said in an Instagram post documenting their handiwork, "can we take a moment to appreciate how much may husband makes our Elf on the Shelf special?"

She told POPSUGAR that they essentially used the magic of postproduction to layer two videos on top of one another. "By just using a broom stick and fishing line, we were able to puppet the elf across the room and using double-sided tape on his hand to make it possible to grab the tissue paper," she said. "After we got that recorded, we used a free Adobe 'after effects' app to frame a 'mask' around my husband to remove him from the video!"

Ya know, basic stuff. Connor is one lucky kiddo to have such resourceful Elf on the Shelf coconspirators as parents.

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BOSTON (AP) Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices flaws that could be exploited by hackers to penetrate business and home computer networks and disrupt them.

There is no evidence of any intrusions that made use of these vulnerabilities. But their existence in data-communications software central to internet-connected devices prompted the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to flag the issue in an advisory.

Potentially affected devices from an estimated 150 manufacturers range from networked thermometers to smart plugs and printers to office routers and healthcare appliances to components of industrial control systems, the cybersecurity firm Forescout Technologies said in a report released Tuesday. Most affected are consumer devices including remote-controlled temperature sensors and cameras, it said.

In the worst case, control systems that drive critical services to society such as water, power and automated building management could be crippled, said Awais Rashid, a computer scientist at Bristol University in Britain who reviewed the Forescout findings.

In its advisory, CISA recommended defensive measures to minimize the risk of hacking. In particular, it said industrial control systems should not be accessible from the internet and should be isolated from corporate networks.

The discovery highlights the dangers that cybersecurity experts often find in internet-linked appliances designed without much attention to security. Sloppy programming by developers is the main issue in this case, Rashid said.

Addressing the problems, estimated to afflict millions of devices, is particularly complicated because they reside in so-called open-source software, code freely distributed for use and further modification. In this case, the issue involves fundamental internet software that manages communications via a technology called TCP/IP.

Fixing the vulnerabilities in impacted devices is particularly complicated because open-source software isnt owned by anyone, said Elisa Costante, Forescouts vice president of research. Such code is often maintained by volunteers. Some of the vulnerable TCP/IP code is two decades old; some of it is no longer supported, Costante added.

It is up to the device manufacturers themselves to patch the flaws and some may not bother given the time and expense required, she said. Some of the compromised code is embedded in a component from a supplier and if no one documented that, no one may even know its there.

The biggest challenge comes in finding out what youve got, Rashid said.

If unfixed, the vulnerabilities could leave corporate networks open to crippling denial-of-service attacks, ransomware delivery or malware that hijacks devices and enlists them in zombie botnets, the researchers said. With so many people working from home during the pandemic, home networks could be compromised and used as channels into corporate networks through remote-access connections.

Forescout notified as many vendors as it could about the vulnerabilities, which it dubbed AMNESIA:33. But it was impossible to identify all affected devices, Costante said. The company also alerted U.S., German and Japanese computer security authorities, she said.

The company discovered the vulnerabilities in what it called the largest study ever on the security of TCP/IP software, a year-long effort it called Project Memoria.

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