Does malware ever check CPUID?
CPUID is an instruction that identifies CPU type and features.
Has there ever been a case of either targeting or the opposite – ignoring of specific CPUIDs by malware in the wild?
Category Archives: CPU
Difference between Intel P-Cores and E-Cores explained
Changes are happening across the CPU world, and it appears this is a good thing. We are not experts…
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Tilting at Windmills Nine Bits at a Time
In the old days — we are talking like the 1960s and 1970s — computers were often built for very specific purposes using either discrete logic or “bit slice” chips. …read more Continue reading Tilting at Windmills Nine Bits at a Time
Getting started – Laptop (Help please) [closed]
I have been spending some months learning about ethical hacking, I am struggling with my old laptop and I understand that if I want to move forward in this world I have to upgrade. after switching from Windows to Mac, I realized, I could n… Continue reading Getting started – Laptop (Help please) [closed]
Should I isolate my password hashing algorithms in another server to decrease CPU stress?
I am building an web service where I handle user data and security is the top and main concern. To store my passwords, I have decided on a algorithm which takes a little longer at runtime than I want. I am using AWS Lightsail for hosting m… Continue reading Should I isolate my password hashing algorithms in another server to decrease CPU stress?
How to select a CPU to buy for the best security?
Various versions of Spectre, Meltdown, Foreshadow and ZombieLoad make it quite the jungle trip to navigate which CPUs are affected, how to mitigate them.
Right now, my problem is that I need a new computer but I want to make sure that I bu… Continue reading How to select a CPU to buy for the best security?
Three-Dimensional Design Yields Compact Seven-Segment Hex Displays
Computers, from the simplest to the most complex, aren’t very useful if they can’t provide feedback to a user. Whether that interface takes the form of a monitor, a speaker, …read more Continue reading Three-Dimensional Design Yields Compact Seven-Segment Hex Displays
BreadBin is an 8-bit TTL CPU on a Breadboard, in a Bread Bin
Building a CPU out of logic gates is a great way to learn about the inner workings of microprocessors, and we’ve seen several impressive projects in this area. [c0pperdragon] set …read more Continue reading BreadBin is an 8-bit TTL CPU on a Breadboard, in a Bread Bin
What is the latest version of ThinkPad laptops that doesn’t have Intel Management Engine or similar remote controller built-in?
I work in cybersecurity and would like to find an older laptop that doesn’t have the Intel Management Engine built-in, while still able to run a Debian OS well.
I have an IBM ThinkPad t42 with 42T0273 system board laying around, which was … Continue reading What is the latest version of ThinkPad laptops that doesn’t have Intel Management Engine or similar remote controller built-in?
Security considerations of x86 vs x64
What if any, are the security considerations of deciding to use an x64 vs x86 architecture?