New Attack Technique Exploits Microsoft Management Console Files

Jun 25, 2024NewsroomVulnerability / Threat Detection Threat actors are exploiting a novel attack technique in the wild that leverages specially crafted management saved console (MSC) files to gain full code execution using Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and evade security defenses. Elastic Security Labs has codenamed the approach GrimResource after identifying an artifact (“sccm-updater.msc“) that was…

US 5G performance surges as carriers deploy mid-band spectrum

The US is experiencing a significant boost in 5G performance as major carriers deploy newly acquired mid-band spectrum. Recent data from Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence reveals substantial improvements in download speeds and network quality across the country. T-Mobile has maintained its leadership position, leveraging additional 2.5 GHz spectrum acquired in Auction 108. The carrier’s median 5G…

Is Starlink Mini right for backpackers?

SpaceX has introduced Starlink Mini, a new portable solution to access the internet-from-space service that is already in use on boats, planes, by “van-lifers,” in Amazonian villages, and in rural homes across over 75 countries. The Verge reports that the new Starlink Mini is a DC-powered device as thick as a laptop and incorporates a…

How IoT is Revolutionizing Elderly Care

In the quiet of his home, a son contemplates the well-being of his 84-year-old mother who lives alone.

The worry is a constant companion, a shadow that grows longer with each passing year. Traditional methods of monitoring, like bracelets or lanyards with emergency buttons, are often rejected by the elderly—they are seen as symbols of frailty, an admission of vulnerability. But what if technology could offer a solution that preserves dignity while providing peace of mind?

10 best sci-fi book-to-movie adaptations, ranked

MGM Sci-fi is a popular genre in literature due to its thought-provoking nature. Beyond thrilling adventures through space or fantastical realms, sci-fi books explore profound topics like the potential impact of artificial intelligence, the challenges of space exploration, and the ethical dilemmas of scientific progress. Fueled by these themes, readers are left to think beyond…