Once again, another networked device has been found to implement shockingly poor security features with the use of a universal private key that is common to all devices across its product range. What exactly happened with the SIMATIC range of PLCs, how does po...
By Robin Mitchell | 21-11-2022
Recently, the UK Government announced that the National Cyber Security Centre will launch a massive program to identify all internet-connected devices in the UK to determine the risk of threat from cyber warfare. What challenges has the mass integration of int...
By Robin Mitchell | 10-11-2022
Once again, another networked device has been found to implement some shockingly poor security features with the use of a universal private key that is common to all devices across its product range. What exactly happened with the SIMATIC PLCs, how does poor s...
By Robin Mitchell | 26-10-2022
A recent attack on the undersea gas pipelines connecting Germany to Russia has sparked worry amongst Naval forces in the West regarding undersea internet cables. Why are undersea cables ideal for long-distance internet connections, how does the recent attack t...
By Robin Mitchell | 12-10-2022
If the CHIPS act wasn’t enough to try and encourage US manufacturers to use all-US chips, US lawmakers are now starting to suggest potential legal action and difficulties for those combining Chinese and American technology. What did US lawmakers recently repor...
By Robin Mitchell | 22-09-2022
The rising dependence on internet-powered technologies has made society more vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever, and this has led the UK government to introduce new rules on cybersecurity for ISPs and mobile network providers. What challenges does technology...
By Robin Mitchell | 13-09-2022
As the western world continues to tighten its grip on semiconductor technologies, the UK government has blocked a sale of a British semiconductor technology company to oversea investors in Hong Kong. Who are Pulsic, why was the sale prevented, and does this de...
By Robin Mitchell | 30-08-2022
Recently, an air traveller used an Apple AirTag to locate her missing luggage, which resulted in the arrest of an airline worker with over $16,000 of luggage recovered. What exactly happened at the airport, how do Apple AirTags work, and do they present privac...
By Robin Mitchell | 16-08-2022
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will soon be releasing a range of different quantum cryptography methods designed to protect against quantum computers, but a recent attack done with a standard laptop in a little over 50 hours suggests...
By Robin Mitchell | 06-04-2022
As System-in-Packages become more popular and the complexity of cyberattacks increases, the importance of strong security measures has never been more essential. Why is die-to-die security important to consider, what has Ceva introduced with their latest Secur...
By Robin Mitchell | 03-02-2022
Recently, researchers have discovered a flaw that could see billions of devices worldwide vulnerable to attack. What vulnerability exists, is there a fix, and why are hardware bugs hard to defend against? Researchers discover vulnerabilities in billions...
By Robin Mitchell | 15-12-2021
It has been recently discovered that Intel has been on a hardware finding mission to gather all their old processor technologies in order to provide better security for older systems. Why is old hardware such a challenge for security, what is Intel currently d...
By Robin Mitchell | 07-12-2021
Most security measures in communication systems focus on encryption, but researchers have recently developed a new security feature that makes signals appear as noise. Why is encryption so important, what did the researchers develop, and could it be implemente...
By Robin Mitchell | 02-12-2021
All engineers developing Internet-related technologies will need to ensure that their products do not use default passwords under a new law introduced by the UK government. Why has security lacked in the IoT industry, what does the new law regulate, and what c...
By Robin Mitchell | 30-11-2021