➀ A developer created Defendnot, a tool exploiting an undocumented Windows Security Center API to disable Windows Defender by simulating third-party antivirus registration;

➁ The tool injects code into Windows Task Manager, leaving systems vulnerable as it mimics antivirus software without actual protection;

➂ Microsoft flagged Defendnot as a Trojan, warning of its potential misuse, while debates arise over user autonomy versus system security risks.

➀ The article discusses the rise of AI companion services, as companies like Meta, Replika, and Nomi offer customizable AI friends to address social isolation;

➁ Meta's AI Studio and other platforms allow users to design AI characters with specific personalities and interactions;

➂ The irony is highlighted where internet technologies, blamed for reducing real-world connections, now position themselves as solutions for companionship.

➀ A cybersecurity expert developed proof-of-concept CPU ransomware exploiting AMD Zen vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to manipulate microcode and bypass traditional defenses;

➀ The ransomware could encrypt data at the firmware level, surviving OS reinstallation and evading antivirus detection;

➂ The researcher warns of an imminent wave of advanced attacks and calls for systemic improvements in hardware security to address weak passwords and unpatched vulnerabilities.

➀ ETH Zurich researchers identified a new class of vulnerabilities (BPRC) in Intel processors, exploiting speculative execution to breach privilege barriers between CPU users and access cached/RAM data;

➁ The flaw affects all Intel processors since 2018, particularly threatening cloud environments where hardware resources are shared, enabling attackers to read up to 5,000 bytes per second of others' memory;

➂ Intel has implemented mitigations via microcode updates, but the discovery highlights fundamental architectural risks in speculative technologies requiring ongoing security patches.

➀ The NVIDIA RTX 5090 demonstrates a 33% to 2x performance boost over the RTX 4090 in password hash cracking, breaking 8-digit numeric passwords in 3 hours with a single GPU.

➀ Hive Systems' benchmarks reveal that 12 RTX 5090 GPUs working in tandem can crack simple 8-character passwords in 15 minutes, but complex passwords with symbols may take millennia.

➂ The study highlights the critical importance of password complexity, as adding symbols and mixed-case letters exponentially increases cracking difficulty.

➀ Microsoft now defaults to passkeys for new accounts, using email verification and biometric authentication to enhance security;

➁ Passkeys eliminate traditional passwords, reducing risks of phishing and credential theft;

➂ Microsoft aims to phase out passwords entirely, with experiments showing a 20% reduction in password usage.

➀ The U.S. and China accounted for nearly half of global military spending in 2024, with the U.S. spending $997 billion (37% of the total) and China $314 billion (12%), marking China's largest annual increase (7%) since 2015;

➁ China's spending surge aligns with its goal to modernize its military by 2035, including establishing aerospace and cyberspace forces, while Taiwan increased its budget by 1.8% to $16.5 billion for U.S. weapons and domestic systems;

➂ Other top spenders include Russia ($5.5 billion), Germany, India ($86.1 billion), Japan ($55.3 billion), and South Korea ($47.6 billion), reflecting global militarization trends.

➀ Codasip launched Codasip Prime, a pre-silicon platform integrating CHERI technology to enhance memory safety and security in RISC-V-based systems;

➁ The platform includes FPGA hardware, a software development kit, and CHERI-specific IP to enable secure software development and compliance with regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act;

➂ CHERI addresses 87% of memory-related cyberattacks, offering cost-effective protection without requiring full software rewrites, with Codasip collaborating with the CHERI Alliance to standardize RISC-V extensions.

➀ NVIDIA launched DOCA Argus, a cybersecurity solution for BlueField-3 DPUs, aimed at enhancing threat detection in AI compute nodes;

➁ It leverages the DPU's hardware to perform agentless memory forensics, offering up to 1000x faster performance than traditional methods;

➂ NVIDIA positions this as a key value-add for BlueField-3 DPUs in securing AI infrastructure and data workflows.

➀ The UK government bans game controller exports to Russia to restrict equipment used by drone operators in the Ukraine war;

➁ Part of a broader sanctions package targeting electronics, chemicals, and machinery to degrade Russia's military capabilities;

➂ While symbolic, the move aims to disrupt re-export channels and limit Russia's access to commercial tech repurposed for warfare.

➀ OMNIVISION introduces the OX01N1B, a compact and cost-effective 1.5-megapixel global shutter image sensor for automotive driver monitoring systems (DMS).

➁ The sensor features advanced NIR technology with 36% NIR quantum efficiency, high MTF, low power consumption, and a compact 1/4.51-inch optical format.

➂ Integrated image processing and ASIL-B safety features make it suitable for next-generation in-vehicle safety systems, meeting regulatory requirements like those in Europe by 2026.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ Researchers have developed a molecular nanocage that can capture a wide range of PFAS from water, significantly outperforming conventional filtration methods like activated carbon.

➁ The nanocage system removed 80% of PFAS from sewage and 90% from groundwater in study tests.

➂ The material shows promise for more efficient, safer, and sustainable water remediation.

➀ The Fraunhofer IPMS has developed a new TSN-MACsec IP-Core in collaboration with aconnic AG for secure data transmission in 5G/6G networks.

➁ The project 'RealSec5G' aims to integrate cybersecurity and data security into a cost-effective and easy-to-integrate system.

➂ The developed system combines TSN functionality with Linespeed encryption to ensure real-time capability and redundancy.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Investment Accelerator Office;

➁ The office aims to negotiate better deals for taxpayers;

➂ There are concerns about the impact on existing contracts and awards.

➀ CyberWhiz, a team specializing in embedded, mobile, and cloud cybersecurity, has established a UK office in Cheltenham.

➁ The company offers a variety of hardware and software security products and services, drawing on its extensive experience at Beko, a major domestic appliance manufacturer.

➂ CyberWhiz focuses on edge, mobile, and cloud cybersecurity, providing solutions for devices, mobile applications, and cloud services.