A new technique can hack into even secure systems by overwhelming with simple commands. Three scientists from Columbia University found a way to attack the combination of hardware and software management utilities that are embedded with modern chipsets. This would mean that threat actors could take over systems via an attack surface that is found in almost all modern electronic devices. The paper, “CLKSCREW: Exposing the Perils of Security-Oblivious Energy Management,” was given the Distinguished Paper Award at the USENIX security conference held this year in Vancouver.”]
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