[LINK] Backdoor found in Chinese made chip

[Rachel Polanskis]

On 29/05/2012, at 19:48, Alan Hargreaves <Alan.Hargreaves at Oracle.COM> wrote:

> And to counter the sensationalism with some sanity, here's Alec Muffett - http://blogs.computerworlduk.com/unscrewing-security/2012/05/chinese-cyberwarriors-in-your-chips/index.htm
> 
> Regards,
> Alan Hargreaves
> 
> On 05/29/12 19:26, Fernando Cassia wrote:
>> http://news.techeye.net/security/back-door-found-in-chinese-made-chip#utm_source=thetecheye&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=default

So why was the fact the "chip" was in fact an FPGA not mentioned in the media?
Apparently the "hole" is only uncovered by some custom software you can only get
from the person who "found" it.  I love FPGA's BTW - very useful for emulating electronic
musical instruments, as well as missile systems.  Hate the apellation "cyber", too unless
it pertains to Dr Who....


rachel

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