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BadRAM Attack Uses $10 Equipment to Break AMD Processor Protections

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December 11, 2024 at 11:03AM Researchers from KU Leuven, University of Lubeck, and University of Birmingham introduced the BadRAM attack, utilizing $10 equipment to compromise AMD’s SEV-SNP technology by deceiving memory processors. This attack exploits rogue memory modules to manipulate memory mappings, leading to potential data integrity loss. AMD has implemented firmware updates to mitigate … Read more

Crypto-apocalypse soon? Chinese researchers find a potential quantum attack on classical encryption

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October 14, 2024 at 02:40AM Chinese researchers have developed a quantum annealing attack on classical encryption using D-Wave’s systems, posing a substantial threat to public key cryptography. Their peer-reviewed paper highlights vulnerabilities in widely used encryption standards, suggesting the need for enhanced data protection amidst rising quantum computing capabilities and potential cyber threats. **Meeting Notes … Read more