Tag: hardware vulnerability
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Loongson Processors Expose Data Through Leaky Caches
Researchers at Germany's Helmholtz Center for Information Security have uncovered a vulnerability in Loongson processors that allows data to leak from the L1 data cache, putting sensitive information at risk. This surprising discovery was made by fuzzing Loongson processors and tracing an "uncertain" state in a specific instruction back to its source.
Phishing Campaign Exploits COLDCARD Vulnerability to Install Remote Access Tool
Worried COLDCARD owners are being targeted by a sneaky phishing campaign that masquerades as a security audit, tricking them into installing remote-access software on their Windows machines. Scammers are sending fake emails from a spoofed address, claiming a hardware audit is underway to verify the integrity of COLDCARD devices.
Laser Attack Exploits Tangem Wallet's Unpatchable Flaw
A newly discovered exploit allows attackers to reset the password on Tangem crypto-wallet cards using a precisely timed laser pulse, giving them full control over the wallet and its contents. This physical attack, which requires specialized equipment and possession of the card, leaves all existing Tangem cards vulnerable and unfixable by software.