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Intel’s addition of memory encryption to its upcoming 3rd generation Xeon Scalable processors matches AMD’s Secure Memory Encryption (SME) feature. Continue reading Intel Adds Memory Encryption, Firmware Security to Ice Lake Chips
The critical Intel vulnerability could allow unauthenticated attackers gain escalated privileges on Intel vPro corporate systems. Continue reading Critical Intel Active Management Technology Flaw Allows Privilege Escalation
Two critical flaws in Intel AMT, which could enable privilege escalation, were patched along with 20 other bugs in its June security update. Continue reading Critical Intel Flaws Fixed in Active Management Technology
Intel is introducing hardware-based protections to its new chips to protect against the Spectre and Meltdown flaws that rocked the silicon industry when they were announced in early 2018. Continue reading Intel Details CPU ‘Virtual Fences’ Fix As Safeguard Against Spectre, Meltdown Flaws
Intel finally patches the critical AMT bug discovered in March by security researcher Maksim Malyutin at Embedi, I say ‘kinda’ because it’s not really up to Intel to deploy the fix to the problem. They can’t really push out updates to CPUs, but at least they have fixed it in the firmware and now the […]
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McAfee has begun operating as a new standalone company. The launch of McAfee marks the closing of the previously announced investment by TPG and Intel Corporation (INTC) to establish a pure-play cybersecurity company with access to significant capital, operational and technology resources. McAfee announced that leading private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo has joined, as a minority investor in the company, through an agreement with TPG. As previously announced, Intel is retaining a 49 percent … More → Continue reading Intel Security officially becomes McAfee again
As details about CIA’s hacking capabilities and tools are, bit by bit, popping to the surface, companies are trying to offer users some piece of mind. In the wake of WikiLeaks’ release of the CIA document dump, Apple has stated that many of the revealed iOS exploits have already been patched, and the company is constantly working to address any new vulnerabilities. “Our products and software are designed to quickly get security updates into the … More → Continue reading Intel’s CHIPSEC can detect CIA’s OS X rootkit
A new global report from Intel Security and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals three categories of misaligned incentives: corporate structures versus the free flow of criminal enterprises; strategy versus implementation; and senior executives versus those in implementation roles. Based on interviews and a global survey of 800 cybersecurity professionals from five industry sectors, the report outlines how cybercriminals have the advantage, thanks to the incentives for cybercrime creating a big business … More → Continue reading Attackers thrive in a fluid market, while bureaucracy constrains defenders
At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017, connected cars, the future of smart homes and, of course, the newest handsets are top of the agenda. Intel Security’s latest findings show consumers are being tempted by the efficiency and entertainment of such connected devices, revealing the average British person now spends 35% of their time at home online. Despite leading increasingly connected lifestyles, half of Brits (50%) have no idea how to check if their connected devices … More → Continue reading 500,000+ devices have dangerous apps installed
J. Michael Daniel, the career federal official who served as White House cybersecurity coordinator under President Barack Obama, will helm a nonprofit alliance founded by cybersecurity giants to better share information about cybercrime and other threats. The Cyber Threat Alliance announced the appointment in a press release Tuesday. The group also announced that it was […]
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