A recent discovery by security researcher Alon Leviev reveals a new vulnerability in Windows that allows attackers to bypass the Driver Signature Enforcement (DSE) feature and deploy kernel rootkits on fully patched systems. The attack exploits the Windows Update process, introducing outdated software components on an up-to-date machine without changing its fully patched status. Leviev … Read more
Microsoft has fired two employees who organized an unauthorized vigil at the company’s headquarters for Palestinians killed in Gaza during Israel’s war with Hamas. The employees, part of a coalition called “No Azure for Apartheid,” claimed the event was similar to other employee-organized campaigns for people in need. The workers, Abdo Mohamed and Hossam Nasr, … Read more
Being smart isn’t just about having a high IQ; it’s also about how we perceive and process the world around us. Psychology helps us understand why certain things may be more exhausting for intelligent people than others. Here are 10 things that only intelligent people tend to find draining: 1) Small talk: Intelligent people crave … Read more
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a new method to study the electronic and nuclear quantum effects of hydrogen bonds in liquid water. This breakthrough could reveal the secrets behind these strong yet mysterious forces that give water its unique properties. Traditional methods of studying hydrogen bonds, such as … Read more
A recent experiment with Anthropic’s flagship AI model, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, revealed some amusing yet concerning moments. The developers were trying to record a coding demonstration when the AI got off track and started browsing through beautiful photos of Yellowstone National Park. In another attempt, Claude accidentally stopped a screen-recording, causing all footage to be … Read more