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  • The Register: Patch now: Millions of Dell PCs with Broadcom chips vulnerable to attack

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/05/millions_of_dell_pc_with/ Source: The Register Title: Patch now: Millions of Dell PCs with Broadcom chips vulnerable to attack Feedly Summary: Psst, wanna steal someone’s biometrics? black hat Critical security flaws in Broadcom chips used in more than 100 models of Dell computers could allow attackers to take over tens of millions of users’ devices,…

  • The Register: TSMC launches legal action against insiders accused of trade secret theft

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/05/tsmc_trade_secret_theft/ Source: The Register Title: TSMC launches legal action against insiders accused of trade secret theft Feedly Summary: Chipmaker said it caught the ‘unauthorized activity’ early Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has launched legal proceedings against an unknown number of employees as it investigates a potential breach of trade secrets.… AI Summary and…

  • The Register: Nvidia A6000 GPUs flip memory bits if beaten by GPUHammer

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/14/nvidia_a6000_gpu_gpuhammer/ Source: The Register Title: Nvidia A6000 GPUs flip memory bits if beaten by GPUHammer Feedly Summary: Rowhammer returns for more memory-meddling fun The Rowhammer attack on computer memory is back, and for the first time, it’s able to mess with bits in Nvidia GPUs, despite defenses designed to protect against this kind…

  • NCSC Feed: Getting your organisation ready for Windows 11 upgrade before Autumn 2025

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    Source URL: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/getting-your-organisation-ready-for-windows-11-upgrade-before-autumn-2025 Source: NCSC Feed Title: Getting your organisation ready for Windows 11 upgrade before Autumn 2025 Feedly Summary: Why you should act now to ensure you meet the new hardware standards, and prioritise security. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text emphasizes the urgency for organizations to take action in meeting new…

  • The Register: Nvidia warns its GPUs – even Blackwells – need protection against Rowhammer attacks

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/13/infosec_in_brief/ Source: The Register Title: Nvidia warns its GPUs – even Blackwells – need protection against Rowhammer attacks Feedly Summary: PLUS: Bluetooth mess leaves cars exposed; Bitcoin ATMs attacked; Deepfakers imitate US secretary of state Marco Rubio; and more Infosec In Brief Nvidia last week advised customers to ensure they employ mitigations against…

  • Slashdot: AMD Warns of New Meltdown, Spectre-like Bugs Affecting CPUs

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/07/09/1835230/amd-warns-of-new-meltdown-spectre-like-bugs-affecting-cpus Source: Slashdot Title: AMD Warns of New Meltdown, Spectre-like Bugs Affecting CPUs Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: AMD has identified a newly discovered side-channel attack, known as the Transient Scheduler Attack (TSA), which poses a potential information disclosure risk across a variety of its chip models. Although the vulnerabilities…

  • The Register: AMD warns of new Meltdown, Spectre-like bugs affecting CPUs

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/09/amd_tsa_side_channel/ Source: The Register Title: AMD warns of new Meltdown, Spectre-like bugs affecting CPUs Feedly Summary: Low-severity bugs but infosec pros claim they are a ‘critical’ overall threat – patch accordingly AMD is warning users of a newly discovered form of side-channel attack affecting a broad range of its chips that could lead…

  • CSA: Security Framework for Small Cloud Providers

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    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/csa-releases-comprehensive-eato-framework-to-address-security-challenges-for-small-cloud-providers Source: CSA Title: Security Framework for Small Cloud Providers Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the challenges faced by small and mid-sized cloud service providers in meeting security and compliance standards, particularly in highly regulated industries. It introduces the Cloud Security Alliance’s Enterprise Authority to Operate (EATO)…

  • CSA: CISO’s Guide: Top 8 Cyber Threats in 2025

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    Source URL: https://www.zscaler.com/cxorevolutionaries/insights/cisos-guide-defending-against-top-8-cyber-threats-2025 Source: CSA Title: CISO’s Guide: Top 8 Cyber Threats in 2025 Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses evolving cyber threats as we approach 2025, emphasizing the role of AI in both facilitating attacks and enhancing defenses. It provides actionable insights on various threats including AI-powered cyber attacks,…