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9 March 2021, 6:39 am EST By Intel has experienced side-channel attacks in the past, but this time, a different approach to exploitation has been discovered by the researchers.  The latest form of attack is not dependent on invading cache and memory, but it uses CPU ring interconnect contention. This component can affect a wide range of systems in Intel processors. The graphics unit, system argent, cores, and the last-level cache will most likely be hit in the component.  An Overview of the Attack Discovered by the Researchers (Photo : Pok Rie from Pexels) Researchers discovered a unique s...

By Eduard Kovacs on January 11, 2021 Researchers have found a way to clone Google’s Titan Security Keys through a side-channel attack, but conducting an attack requires physical access to a device for several hours, as well as technical skills, custom software, and relatively expensive equipment. Security key devices are considered highly efficient when it comes to protecting accounts against takeover attempts and, unlike other types of two-factor authentication (2FA) systems, they are much more difficult to compromise. They are recommended for securing very important accounts as they make...