Intel and AMD Hertzbleed CPU Vulnerability Uses Boost Speed to Steal Crypto Keys

Intel and AMD Hertzbleed CPU Vulnerability Uses Boost Speed to Steal Crypto Keys

(Image credit: Hertzbleed) Intel and researchers from UT Austin, UIUC, and UW published papers today outlining the ‘Hertzbleed‘ chip vulnerability that allows side-channel attacks that can steal secret AES cryptographic keys by observing the CPU’s boost frequency/power mechanisms. According to external researchers, both Intel and AMD CPUs are impacted, but AMD hasn’t issued an advisory…

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12 Best Uses For Old Routers

12 Best Uses For Old Routers

While you’re streamlining your storage solutions with network-attached storage, it’s a perfect time to think about where else you’re duplicating work and streamline that as well. Using a VPN is a simple and effective way to protect yourself while you’re online but installing one on every device in your house can cumbersome. You can avoid…

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