Extremetech reports here on a bug in the Nintendo Switch that allows the device to be hacked to run arbitrary code. The bug cannot be fixed in devices that have already shipped.
Month: April 2018
Blackout Across All of Puerto Rico
NBC News reports here on a blackout across all of Puerto Rico.
Microsoft Announces Linux for IoT
Extremetech reports here on Microsoft’s Azure Sphere platform. This platform is based on Linux, supports a series of IoT microcontrollers, and supports security-related features.
Power Line Side Channel
Extremetech reports here on a technique to use power mains as a side channel with the assistance of malware on the target computer.
Costs and Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing Nodes
EE Times reports here on industry views of the costs and opportunities represented by advanced manufacturing nodes such as 5 nm and 2 nm.
Fiftieth Anniversary of Apollo 6
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of Apollo 6, the final unmanned test before manned Apollo missions. You can follow the Apollo anniversaries on my Twitter feed here.
Ransomware Attacks on 911 Services
NBC News reports here on ransomware attacks on 911 and other critical municipal infrastructure in the United States.
