➀ Solar inverters and energy storage batteries contain undocumented cellular communication interfaces, potentially enabling covert remote access;
➀ Reuters reports unidentified manufacturers, with concerns these interfaces could bypass security firewalls in critical power infrastructure;
➂ The discovery highlights cybersecurity risks but lacks specifics on exploit incidents or responsible parties.
➀ Prof. Andreas Vogelsang joins the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) as Chair of Software Systems Engineering, focusing on AI-driven requirements engineering and leveraging large language models like GPT to streamline software development.
➁ His research includes developing "Self-Explainable Cyber-Physical Systems" to enhance transparency in autonomous systems, combining AI and model-based approaches to improve user trust.
➂ With prior academic roles at TU Munich, TU Berlin, and the University of Cologne, Vogelsang brings expertise in software engineering, backed by accolades such as "Young Scientist of the Year" in 2019.
➀ UK start-up SCI Semiconductor raised £2.5 million to develop a CHERI-based secure microcontroller aimed at preventing memory-related cyber attacks;
➁ The funding, supported by NPIF II and angel investors, will expand its engineering team in Sheffield and advance its 32-bit RISC-V core with hardware-enforced memory safety;
➂ The first CHERI-enabled IC is set for release in 2025, with Google Research as an early customer, promising compliance with stringent cybersecurity regulations.
➀ The interface protocol industry is consolidating due to compressed development timelines, with only large IP providers able to sustain investments in cutting-edge protocols like PCIe Gen6 and CXL.
➁ Security mechanisms like hardware root-of-trust and protocol-level encryption (e.g., PCIe IDE) have become fundamental to modern interface designs, requiring rigorous RTL validation.
➂ Hardware-assisted verification platforms (emulation/prototyping) now enable billions of test cycles for protocols like PCIe Gen5, reducing validation time by 50% through integrated solutions like SVK and IPK.
➀ Cadence announced plans to acquire Secure-IC in 2025, highlighting its role in providing end-to-end security solutions across automotive, defense, and IoT markets;
➁ Secure-IC's Securyzr platform offers comprehensive security services, including post-quantum cryptography, AI-driven threat detection, and cloud-based fleet management for device lifecycle security;
➂ The company supports compliance with global standards (e.g., FIPS, Common Criteria) and provides specialized tools for side-channel attack analysis, positioning itself as a critical partner for security-sensitive industries.
➀ RISC-V的开放性和可定制性带来了硬件安全风险，需在芯片设计早期进行威胁检测；
➁ MITRE CWE框架新增108个硬件相关漏洞分类，并针对瞬态执行攻击（如Spectre和Meltdown）引入三类微架构缺陷枚举；
➂ Cycuity的Radix工具通过架构无关的信息流分析，支持RISC-V芯片设计中的安全验证与漏洞预防。
➀ Speculative execution, pioneered by IBM 360, improves CPU performance through branch prediction but introduces complexity and security risks;
➁ Modern implementations consume 25-35% of silicon area and 20% power, with vulnerabilities like Spectre requiring performance-sacrificing patches;
➂ Dr. Thang Tran proposes predictive execution models to eliminate speculative overheads, offering energy-efficient and secure alternatives for AI and cloud computing.
➀ Neil Druckmann discussed the evolving role of storytelling in video games with screenwriter Alex Garland, reflecting on the challenges and inspirations around narratives in games.
➁ Games like BioShock and The Last of Us demonstrated the full capability of narrative in gaming, challenging the industry's skepticism.
➂ Druckmann shared his early inspirations for narrative-driven games, including Monkey Island 2 and Half-Life 2.
➀ X（前Twitter）遭受了大规模网络攻击，导致全球用户不稳定；
➁ 埃隆·马斯克确认攻击资源密集，可能涉及国家行为，许多IP地址追踪到乌克兰；
➂ 攻击旨在破坏平台，是针对马斯克企业的一系列攻击之一。
➀ Scammers are impersonating developers of the game 'Sand' to send fake playtest invites, aiming to steal Steam login credentials.
➁ These fraudulent invitations lead to phishing sites mimicking official Steam pages.
➂ Developers confirm no active playtest exists and advise ignoring and reporting such messages.
➀ Reputable leaker Billbil-Kun reports that Death Stranding 2 pre-orders are expected to start in March, with a release date likely announced at SXSW 2025.
➁ The game will have a Standard Edition at $69.99 and a Collector's Edition at $229.
➂ The leak also confirms that Death Stranding 2 will launch with a physical Standard Edition, priced at $69.99 USD / 69.99 EUR, along with a Collector's Edition planned for North America and Europe, retailing at $229 USD.
➀ Dr. Prady Gupta is the Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, focusing on materials testing and specialized chemicals for high-tech industries.
➁ Infinita Lab offers a network of over 2,000 accredited labs for comprehensive materials testing services.
➂ Infinita Materials specializes in custom inorganic chemicals for sectors like semiconductors and batteries.
➀ Cycuity specializes in semiconductor security products and services.
➁ The Radix platform provides early detection of security weaknesses.
➂ Dr. Kuehlmann emphasizes the importance of security in semiconductor design.
➀ This paper discusses the post-silicon validation of the IBM POWER9 processor, highlighting its significance in the context of increasing multi-core processor adoption by hyperscalers.
➁ IBM's Threadmill, a tool for processor verification, has been enhanced since the POWER7, including optimized template allocation and debugging strategies for multi-core write drops.
➂ The validation methodology for POWER9 has significantly improved bug detection rates compared to POWER8, with new techniques like AI prioritization and hardware irritators to induce bugs.
➀ Traditional RF board design strategies are insufficient for high frequencies and dense layouts;
➁ Keysight and Modelithics collaborate on an advanced RF board simulation workflow;
➂ The use of 3D passive component models enhances simulation accuracy and reduces the risk of board re-spins.
➀ The GeForce RTX 5060's launch has been pushed back to April 2025 due to 'chip supply constraints';
➁ The delay affects the RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, with limited supply expected leading to instant sellouts;
➂ The AI boom is increasing semiconductor demand, impacting the availability of the new GeForce RTX 50 Series.
➀ Anduril Industries, led by Palmer Luckey, is set to take over the US Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program, pending Department of Defense approval.
➁ The program includes advanced headgear with AR capabilities, and Anduril will manage production and development with Microsoft Azure as the preferred cloud provider.
➂ Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR and Anduril Industries, sees this as a deeply personal achievement, emphasizing the potential of the technology to save lives.
➀ Elon Musk's aides have locked millions of federal government employees out of data systems.
➁ This action has raised concerns about cybersecurity and lack of oversight.
➂ The Enterprise Human Resources Integration system, containing sensitive personal data, is inaccessible to OPM officials.
➀ The Doomsday Clock has been set to 89 seconds to midnight, marking the closest point to global catastrophe since its creation in 1947.
➁ The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists updates the clock based on global risks, including arms control, misinformation, and biological threats.
➂ Experts warn that rogue actors and nations with advanced AI technology pose significant threats to global stability.
