Security Concerns Plague Emerging Chip Architecture

September 25, 2024 at 08:40AM RISC-V, an open and free instruction set for customizable silicon chips, is gaining interest in automotive, critical infrastructure, and industrial sectors. However, its susceptibility to backdoors poses security concerns. The Xuantie C910 chip’s vulnerability, Ghostwrite, allows unauthorized access to privileged memory, highlighting the potential risks associated with RISC-V chip designs. … Read more

Smartphones That Help You Bust Out of the Android/iOS Ecosystem

December 15, 2023 at 08:17PM Smartphones have become a common part of daily life, but they also pose privacy risks by leaking personal information. Users seeking increased privacy can consider alternative phone options outside the Android-iOS duopoly. “De-Googled” phones emphasize security features, anti-tracking software, sandboxing, and hardware kill switches, providing an option to stay off … Read more

New 5Ghoul attack impacts 5G phones with Qualcomm, MediaTek chips

December 8, 2023 at 10:25AM A new set of 5G modem vulnerabilities, collectively known as “5Ghoul,” impact 710 5G smartphone models from Google partners and Apple, as well as routers and USB modems. Discovered by researchers, these vulnerabilities can lead to disruptions and network downgrades, posing a risk to security. Qualcomm and MediaTek have released … Read more

Avast confirms it tagged Google app as malware on Android phones

October 31, 2023 at 04:34PM Czech cybersecurity company Avast has confirmed that its antivirus SDK mistakenly flagged the Google Android app as malware on Huawei, Vivo, and Honor smartphones. Users were warned to uninstall the app as it could secretly send SMS messages, download other apps, and steal sensitive information. Avast has resolved the issue, … Read more