Security News

Apple Plans to Replace Intel Chips in Macs with its Custom Designed CPUs
2018-04-03 10:13

In a major blow to Intel, Apple is reportedly planning to use its custom-designed ARM chips in Mac computers starting as early as 2020, ultimately replacing the Intel processors running on its...

Adding Backdoors at the Chip Level
2018-03-26 14:26

Interesting research into undetectably adding backdoors into computer chips during manufacture: "Stealthy dopant-level hardware Trojans: extended version," also available here: Abstract: In recent...

AMD Says Patches Coming Soon for Chip Vulnerabilities
2018-03-21 01:24

AMD Chip Vulnerabilities to be Addressed Through BIOS Updates - No Performance Impact Expected After investigating recent claims from a security firm that its processors are affected by more than...

AMD Chip Flaws Confirmed by More Researchers
2018-03-19 17:23

Another cybersecurity firm has independently confirmed some of the AMD processor vulnerabilities discovered by Israel-based CTS Labs, but the controversial disclosure has not had a significant...

Intel outlines plans for Meltdown and Spectre fixes, microcode for older chips
2018-03-15 18:00

Microcodes for Sandy Bridge and newer are now available.

CTS Labs Provides Clarifications on AMD Chip Flaws
2018-03-15 17:22

As a result of massive backlash from the industry, Israel-based security firm CTS Labs has provided some clarifications about the recently disclosed AMD processor vulnerabilities and its...

Security Firm Under Fire Over Disclosure of AMD Chip Flaws
2018-03-14 11:32

AMD is investigating claims that its processors are affected by more than a dozen serious vulnerabilities, and the company that found the flaws is facing backlash over its disclosure method....

AMD Investigating Reports of 13 Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Ryzen, EPYC Chips
2018-03-13 20:04

Researchers on Tuesday disclosed over a dozen critical security vulnerabilities in several AMD chips, opening them up for attackers who want to steal sensitive data and install malware on AMD...

Researchers Find Critical Security Flaws in AMD Chips
2018-03-13 19:45

Security researchers said Tuesday they discovered flaws in chips made by Advanced Micro Devices that could allow hackers to take over computers and networks. Israeli-based security firm CTS Labs...

Concern Over China Influence Shadows Chip Sector Deal
2018-03-12 01:38

Concern over China's potential influence, and rising US protectionist sentiment, hangs over an effort by California-based Qualcomm to repel a Singaporean firm's hostile takeover bid. Concern over...