Tag: CPU
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CPU-Level Ransomware Threatens a New Era of Unavoidable Attacks
Published: at 01:34 AMResearchers have demonstrated CPU-level ransomware that resides in firmware, bypassing traditional security and surviving OS reinstallation. This discovery highlights a critical vulnerability and demands new hardware-level security measures.
ASRock Motherboards Experiencing Unstable Ryzen SOC Voltage, Reaching 1.27V
Published: at 08:17 PMASRock motherboard users are experiencing fluctuating SOC voltages up to 1.27V with Ryzen CPUs, raising concerns about CPU lifespan. ASRock is investigating and a BIOS fix is expected to resolve the issue.
CPU Vulnerabilities Addressed in Latest Patch Tuesday: Intel, AMD, and ARM Issue Fixes
Published: at 07:58 PMIntel, AMD, and ARM released security patches to address newly discovered CPU vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or execute arbitrary code. Users are urged to update their systems promptly.
DeepCool Dazzles with a Wooden CPU Cooler Concept
Published: at 04:45 PMDeepCool's concept wooden CPU cooler prioritizes aesthetics, blending traditional cooling technology with natural materials. Its success will depend on balancing appearance with performance and pricing.
Intel Enables Microcode Training Solo Mode for Enhanced Security
Published: at 01:51 PMIntel's "Microcode Training Solo" mode enhances security by isolating microcode updates, minimizing potential attack vectors during the update process, especially on newer CPU generations.
NVIDIA and MediaTek's AI CPU Faces Potential Delay, Targeting Late 2026 Release
Published: at 01:39 PMThe NVIDIA and MediaTek's N1X AI CPU launch is potentially delayed until late 2026. This delay gives Intel and AMD time to establish themselves and potentially impact N1X market share.
New 'Inception' Vulnerability Impacts Intel CPUs, Exposes Sensitive Data
Published: at 12:48 PMThe "Inception" vulnerability affects Intel CPUs from Cascade Lake to Rocket Lake, potentially leaking sensitive data through speculative execution. Intel has released microcode updates, but performance impacts may occur.
AMD Zen 6 "Morpheus" Leak: Early Details and Performance Speculation
Published: at 12:11 PMA leaked roadmap suggests AMD's Zen 6 "Morpheus" architecture is planned for 2026, hinting at improved IPC and a potentially new core design. This could be a major step for AMD.
CPU Ransomware Emerges: New Threat Exploits Processor Power
Published: at 11:26 PMRapid7 reports on "cryptojacker," a novel ransomware that leverages CPU power for encryption, making it difficult to detect and challenging to recover from, requiring security vendors and organizations to adapt.
CPU Microcode Hack Threat: Ransomware Implanted Directly in Processors
Published: at 08:58 PMResearchers demonstrate a CPU microcode hack enabling ransomware injection directly into the processor, bypassing OS-level security and posing a serious threat due to its undetectable nature and difficult removal.