Chip-making giant TSMC will lose hundreds of millions of dollars for failing to patch its Windows 7 computers, which were infected by the WannaCry virus. Source: Chip maker TSMC will lose millions for not patching its computers
August 13, 2018
New security flaw with Intel processors
A new security flaw has been detected by German researchers in relation to Intel. This comes on the back of earlier concerns from January and March 2018. The flaw means that passwords can potentially be stolen. Source: New security flaw with Intel processors
August 13, 2018
Hacker Finds Hidden ‘God Mode’ on Old x86 CPUs
Old VIA C3 chipsets have an undocumented RISC coprocessor that gives you root access from userland if you simply type in four bytes. Source: Hacker Finds Hidden ‘God Mode’ on Old x86 CPUs
August 13, 2018
The healthcare industry is in a world of cybersecurity hurt
As a relentless swarm of successful cyber attacks severely disrupt companies in every industry and require enormous expenditures to repair the damage, what typically gets lost in the shuffle is that some industries are victimized more than others. Source: The healthcare industry is in a world of cybersecurity hurt
August 13, 2018
Blockchain hype may have peaked, but IBM is still a believer
IBM says it has around 1,600 employees working on blockchain projects, and is leading other technology companies in terms of headcount and investment. Source: Blockchain hype may have peaked, but IBM is still a believer