Intel Reveals New 288-Core Sierra Forest CPU, Core Ultra Processors at Intel Innovation 2023

Plus, Intel makes progress on its plan to revolutionize manufacturing with the 18A process node slated for 2024. Continue reading Intel Reveals New 288-Core Sierra Forest CPU, Core Ultra Processors at Intel Innovation 2023

TSMC Says Supplier Hacked After Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Chip Giant

LockBit ransomware group claims to have hacked TSMC and is asking for a $70 million ransom, but the chip giant says only a supplier was breached.
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Chinese Chips Are Being Artificially Slowed To Dodge US Export Regulations

Once upon a time, countries protected their domestic industries with tariffs on imports. This gave the home side a price advantage over companies operating overseas, but the practice has somewhat …read more Continue reading Chinese Chips Are Being Artificially Slowed To Dodge US Export Regulations

WannaCry Outbreak Could Cost TSMC $170 Million

A computer virus outbreak on the evening of August 3 compromised Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry. The outbreak affected a number of computer systems and fab tools in Ta… Continue reading WannaCry Outbreak Could Cost TSMC $170 Million

WannaCry still alive and kicking – TSMC confirms ‘virus’ that halted operations was the infamous ransomware

After inflicting billions of dollars in damages since its outbreak more than a year ago, the ill-famed WannaCry ransomware continues to claim victims. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which last week reported a malware incident at its… Continue reading WannaCry still alive and kicking – TSMC confirms ‘virus’ that halted operations was the infamous ransomware

TSMC Chip Maker Blames WannaCry Malware for Production Halt

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)—the world’s largest makers of semiconductors and processors—was forced to shut down several of its chip-fabrication factories over the weekend after being hit by a computer virus.

Now, it turns out tha… Continue reading TSMC Chip Maker Blames WannaCry Malware for Production Halt