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Asus also recommends resetting the router to factory default settings and changing the default administrator password. Today Asus is telling owners of its Wi-Fi routers to update their firmware in order to protect against the Cyclops Blink botnet. [Extracted from the article]

Read the full transcript of our interview with Dr. Lisa Su, AMD CVP Laura Smith, and AMD CVP David McAfee below. B David McAfee, AMD CVP of Product Management: b What I would say first and foremost is that we do understand the broad market needs, and servicing each of those markets with the right product that has the right capability, and delivers the right experience is very, very important to us. PHOTO (COLOR) body> After what felt like the kitchen sink of announcements at CES 2022, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su sat down for a virtual intimate press roundtable to discuss everything from PC gamers' frustrations, what to expect of Zen 4, whether DDR5 will be a limiting factor, and if the Ryzen 6000's GPU is too fast. [Extracted from the article]

Better memory protection: AMD memory guard - AMD Ryzen™ PRO series mobile processors were the first commercial processors on the market to provide technology that helps protect user data by encrypting the complete system memory contents as a standard feature. This paper explores AMD Ryzen™ PRO 5000 Series mobile processors' security features and the part they play in a multi-layered approach to device security. These features include the following: Everything built with security in mind - AMD Zen-based core architectures provide a strong security foundation. [Extracted from the article]

Microsoft, PC makers, and three major chipmakers team up to announce Secured-core PCs, designed to defend against PC firmware attacks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Microsoft has apparently patched the longstanding bug that prevented the Surface Book 2 from receiving the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that following the leak of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) documents, Intel Security has developed Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) rootkits for Apple's Macbooks which checks if a computer's low-level system firmware has been modified and contains unauthorized code.

The article reports on leaked news about the Chromecast Ultra device that will run on firmware version 1.21 with capabilities of streaming content from a smartphone with 4,000 (4K) pixel resolution which have been circulated before the hardware event of Google on October 4, 2016.

The article reports that more users are complaining about the Surface Pro 3 firmware update released by Microsoft in August 2016 to fix the battery problems plaguing users.

The article discusses the topic of firmware bug found in closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in a research that has helped in the breaching of credit cards by the point-of-sale (POS) system hackers.

The article discusses an analysis which found high-risk vulnerabilities in a number of firmware images for routers, digital subscriber line (DSL) modems, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phones, IP cameras and other embedded devices because of poor security testing by manufacturers.

The article reports that software company software company Hewlett-Packard has added a security features on its LaserJet Enterprise printers that can detect the unauthorized BIOS and firmware.

The article reports on the initiative of computer technology company Lenovo Group Ltd. to fix its basic input/output system (BIOS) firmware, as of August 13, 2015. Topics covered include the security glitch in Lenovo Service Engine, response of Microsoft Corp. to the security issues in Lenovo's pre-loaded software, and the impacts of the vulnerability issues on Lenovo laptop and desktop users. Also mentioned are the effects of Superfish Visual Discovery, a Lenovo pre-loaded program.

The article focuses on the advisory released by technology firm Cisco Systems Inc. in August 2015 regarding a rogue boot firmware that replaces the one used on the company's Apple iPhone operating system (IOS) devices. Topics discussed include how the attack is administered by hackers, implication of replacing the read only memory (ROM) Monitor on IOS devices, and the benefit of the malicious installation for attackers. Also mentioned are recommendations for Cisco customers.

The article discusses a demonstration made by researchers Mickey Shkatov and Jesse Michael from Intel's security group on how a malware program installed on a computer could rewrite the firmware of a popular Huawai LTE modem module that is included in many devices. Topics mentioned include a brief review of the module, the main problem discovered by Intel researchers and how Huawei addressed the issue.

The article reports on the Remote Control System (RCS) Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEWFI) rootkit developed by the surveillance software maker Hacking Team which can modify UEFI of a computer. It says that the tool can silently reinstall its surveillance tool despite the hard drive was replaced or reformatted. Other topics include the development of UEFI firmware by different companies, the need of physical access to install the UEFI rootkit, and the behavior of the rootkit.

The article focuses on the insights of security researcher Pedro Vilaca on the use of a zero-day software vulnerability in the firmware of older Apple computers in slipping hard-to-remove malware onto a computer. Topics covered include the possibility of tampering with an Apple computer's unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI), the possible installation of a rootkit malware and the test conducted on an attack called Thunderstrike on Macbook computers.

The article reports that networking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. has released firmware updates for several routers and switches that run its IOS and IOS XE software to fix flaws in their autonomic networking infrastructure (ANI) feature. It is noted that one of the vulnerabilities allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to force a vulnerable device to join a rogue autonomic domain by sending it specially crafted AN messages.

The article offers information on firmware vulnerability in SPA 300 and 500 IP small business phones from networking equipment manufacturer Cisco Systems Inc. due to an authentication flaw. Topics discussed include use of the flaw in remote eavesdropping and calling, XML Execution authentication, and configuration of some phones for access from the Internet.

The article reports on the firmware update that helps internet search company Google Inc.'s media streaming device Chromecast work with regular television (TV) remote controls. It mentions that the update still has its limitations as it does not support other playback commands like fast forward and rewind and is not supported across all Chromecast applications.

The article focuses on the documents released by former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden which show the attempt of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of defeating the device security of the computer manufacturer Apple. Topics discusses include the ways to break the device, the Group ID (GID) technique for extracting the firmware, and the concern voiced by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. intelligence agencies on encryption.

The article offers news briefs on information technology as of February 17, 2015. A cyberspy group has embedded spy and sabotage firmware in computer systems and networks in different countries. Sony Corp. has decided to release its Android-compatible smart glasses in March 2015. Outsourcing firm Infosys Ltd. will acquire Panaya, a firm that sells technology for automated testing of enterprise software.

The article discusses the release of a new version of the EKI-1200 firmware by Advantech Co. Ltd. to fix a critical vulnerability noted in Advantech EKI-1200 series and ADAM-4572 devices, known as Modbus gateways.

The article reports on the critical security patches released by Siemens AG for the firmware in its Ruggedcom WIN products. The critical security patches was released by German engineering electronics company, Siemens, to fix three vulnerabilities in industrial wireless gear in which two have the maximum severity score in the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). Siemens advisory issued that vulnerabilities affect the Ruggedcom WIN products including WIN51xx, WIN70xx, and WIN72xx.

The article reports that a vulnerability discovered in a DSL router model from D-Link enables remote hackers to alter its Domain Name System settings and hijack users' traffic. It adds that such issue might likely affect other devices because it is located in a firmware used by several manufacturers. Information about the D-Link DSL-2740R model, a dual-function ADSL modem/wireless router device, is provided.

The reports on the advisory issued by the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) which warns vulnerabilities found in critical firmware used during a startup of computer. The team asserts that vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to bypass a feature called Secure Boot which could then replace the device's firmware. The advisory adds that flaws lie within the firmware interface called unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) systems.

The article reports on a study of a fundamental type of software known as firmware which revealed poor security practices that could present opportunities for hackers probing the "Internet of Things." Firmware is defined as a type of software that manages interactions between higher-level software and the underlying hardware. Researchers with the graduate school Eurecom in France developed a web crawler that plucked firmware images from the websites of manufacturers.

The article reports that according to researchers at Berlin, Germany-based Security Research Labs, most of the universal serial bus (USB) thumb drives available in the market do not protect the firmware software inside them that can be overwritten by malware software to harm computers. Topics include proof-of-concept attacks developed by the researchers, upcoming Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the comments of the Labs' founder Karsten Nohl on firmware protection.

The article discuses a firmware project by advocacy group Electronic Frontier Foundation called the Open Wireless Router aimed at developers and hackers who can help find bugs and improve the software. Topics discussed include the project's focus on allowing router owners to securely set up public Wi-Fi networks for passers-by to use and vulnerabilities discovered in routers that would have given backdoor-like features and hard-coded credentials.

The article discusses the study by researchers from IOActive, a computer security services company, regarding the firmware of satellite communications (SATCOM) devices which are used in industries including military, maritime, and infrastructure. Topics include the use of SATCOM terminals on ground and at sea, the undocumented protocols and weak encryption algorithms of SATCOM, and the use of satellite link for Internet and video conferencing.

The article focuses on the research of research firm ReVuln Ltd. on the firmware of the smart televisions (TV) of Royal Philips Electronics NV. It states that the firmware opens an insecure Miracast wireless network by default. It discusses the potential attacks including accessing the configuration files, controlling the TV via external remote, and stealing authentication cookies of website. It mentions that the cookies could allow attackers to gain access to online account of the TV owners.

The article informs that new firmware versions have been released by Cisco Systems for some of its small business routers and wireless Local Area Network (LAN) controllers. Topics discussed include motto of releasing new firmwares, cause of the presence of vulnerabilities in the web management interface of routers and firewall of Cisco and five denial-of-service vulnerabilities addressed by Cisco.

The article focuses on the Surface Pro 2 tablet update released by software product and services provider Microsoft Corp. to restore the glitches caused by the firmware introduced by the company on December 10, 2013. It states that the update will address the sudden battery drain and strange sleep mode behavior experienced by customers who installed the firmware on their Surface Pro 2 tablets.

The article reports that networking leader Cisco Systems has pledged to issue firmware updates to take off a backdoor from a wireless access point and two of its routers later in January 2013. It states that the undocumented feature could accept unauthenticated remote attackers to have administrative access to the devices. It mentions that the undocumented interface can only be accessible from the local or wireless network, however on some devices it is also easily obtained from the Internet.

The article reports that network vendor Asus is disseminating a firmware update that will modify default security settings on its broadband routers after files of external hard drives were discovered easily over the Internet. It says that the update alters the default security setting from unlimited to limited access rights when assembling a file transfer protocol (FTP) server. Moreover, it is possible to enter files via FTP without accessing a password of a user.

The article reports on a research from the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore, Maryland which examines the design of the first-generation iSight webcam model in iMac and MacBook computers launched before 2008. Researchers found that the indicator light emitting diodes (LED) of the webcam can be disabled through modification of the firmware. They developed the iSeeYou application to allow users to start the camera and disable the LED at the same time.

The article offers information on the plan of the electronics company LG Electronics to launch firmware updates for its smart television (TV) that features sensitive information about the user. It mentions that the plan aims to correct the behavior of the company wherein the smart TV of the company sends information about the viewing habits and files of the user directly to the server of company.

The article reports on the problems faced by customers with Microsoft Windows 8.1, which highlights the importance of careful testing and analysis before releasing and installing an operating system (OS) update. It mentions that consumers faced problems which include clashing with incompatible software, system crashed due to outdated firmware and unrecognized drivers.

The article offers information on the data from research company Rapid7 which shows that Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) implementation in motherboards from server manufacturer Super Micro Computer Inc. is experiencing serious vulnerabilities which may allow attackers to remotely compromise the server's management controllers. The researchers also found several security issues in Supermicro's IPMI firmware version SMT_X9_226.

The article focuses on the firmware update for the Surface Pro 2 tablet computer from computer technology company Microsoft Corp. which improved the tablet's battery life. According to online computer hardware magazine "AnandTech," web browsing on Wi-Fi increased to 8.33 hours from 6.68 hours. In addition, technology news and media network The Verge also revealed that the device yielded 8 hours and 51 minutes of battery life.

The article focuses on the warning of the computer manufacturer Apple Inc. to customers regarding the failure of solid-state drives (SSD) in some MacBook Airs. It says that the 64 Gigabyte (GB) and 128GB recalled SSDs will be replaced by the company. It adds that the firmware available at the Mac App Store can be used by users in determining whether their drives are affected.