Vulnerability allows Yubico security keys to be cloned

Researchers have unearthed a cryptographic vulnerability in popular Yubico (FIDO) hardware security keys and modules that may allow attackers to clone the devices. But the news is not as catastrophic as it may seem at first glance. “The attacker … Continue reading Vulnerability allows Yubico security keys to be cloned

U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program raises the bar for smart devices’ cybersecurity

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a cybersecurity certification and labeling program to help Americans more easily choose smart devices that are safer and less vulnerable to cyberattacks. The new “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” program proposed by … Continue reading U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program raises the bar for smart devices’ cybersecurity

Infineon and Fingerprint Cards partner to enable mass deployment of biometric payment cards

Biometric payment cards with an integrated fingerprint sensor make contactless payments more convenient, more secure and hygienic. The contactless card remains in the hands of the cardholder throughout the entire payment transaction, while eliminating … Continue reading Infineon and Fingerprint Cards partner to enable mass deployment of biometric payment cards

Infineon adds Semper Secure to its Semper NOR Flash memory platform

With the acquisition of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, Infineon Technologies enhances its expertise in memory solutions. Infineon announced the addition of Semper Secure to its award-winning Semper NOR Flash memory platform. Based on Semper NOR Fla… Continue reading Infineon adds Semper Secure to its Semper NOR Flash memory platform

Sectigo and Infineon integrate to advance IoT security with automated certificate provisioning

Sectigo, a leading provider of automated digital identity management and web security solutions, announced a partnership with Infineon Technologies AG to provide automated certificate provisioning for Infineon’s OPTIGA Trusted Platform Module (TP… Continue reading Sectigo and Infineon integrate to advance IoT security with automated certificate provisioning

First post-quantum cryptography on a contactless security chip

Due to their computing power, quantum computers have the disruptive potential to break various currently used encryption algorithms. Infineon Technologies has successfully demonstrated the first post-quantum cryptography implementation on a commercially available contactless security chip, as used for electronic ID documents. Quantum computer attacks on today’s cryptography are expected to become reality within the next 15 to 20 years. Once available, quantum computers could solve certain calculations much faster than today’s computers, threatening even best … More Continue reading First post-quantum cryptography on a contactless security chip