Longer Chip Lifecycles Increase Security Threat
Longer Chip Lifecycles Increase Security Threat Updates can change everything, whether it’s a system or something connected to that system. The longer chips and electronic systems remain in use, the more they will need to be refreshed with software and firmware updates. That creates a whole new level of security risks, ranging from over-the-air intercepts to compromised supply chains. These problems have been escalating as more devices are connected to the Internet and to each other, but it’s particularly worrisome when it involves cars, robots, avionics, and industrial and commercial equ...
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