Ransomware in your CPU - PSW #874
Paul's Security Weekly (Audio)
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Cybersecurity in the Age of Ransomware and Microcode Vulnerabilities
This chapter explores the complexities of cybersecurity, focusing on ransomware attacks facilitated by CPU microcode vulnerabilities. The discussion highlights the implications of malicious code embedded in processors, recent findings on security flaws affecting Intel and AMD CPUs, and the challenges of managing microcode updates. Additionally, the chapter examines the evolving landscape of computing with a shift towards ARM processors and emphasizes the necessity for collaboration in cybersecurity efforts.
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