➀ The Russian government is considering banning S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2; ➁ Players in Russia could face criminal charges for playing the game; ➂ The game's content and the developers' support for Ukraine's military are under evaluation.
Recent #cybersecurity news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The University of Siegen will host two major international conferences, CARV and MCPC 2025, focusing on future industrial challenges such as handling global disruptions in production and supply chains and developing intelligent systems for customized product manufacturing. ➁ The conferences will take place from September 9 to 12, 2025, with experts from around the world expected to discuss current developments and future challenges under the theme 'New Paradigms for Anticipated Uncertainty'. ➂ The two conferences, CARV and MCPC, will address complementary topics: CARV on agile and reconfigurable production systems and sustainable manufacturing processes, and MCPC on the use of digital technologies and product personalization through individual mass production.
1. Since Nikesh Arora became CEO in 2018, Palo Alto Networks has transformed from a hardware firewall company to a comprehensive cybersecurity platform. 2. Arora's platformization strategy consolidates 30-40 cybersecurity tools, enhancing security through better integration between tools. 3. Although platformization hurts the company's short-term results, its long-term revenue growth and profitability potential have risen.
➀ ATHENE Research Center has published a whitepaper to assist companies with the technical implementation of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA); ➁ The whitepaper provides practical guidance and specific action recommendations for manufacturers and retailers of connected products; ➂ It discusses handling vulnerabilities, automated creation of software bill of materials (SBOMs), and integrating security tests into the development process.
➀ The CHERI Alliance has been launched by a group of founding members including Chevin Technology, Google, and others to establish CHERI as a new standard for memory safety and software compartmentalization. ➁ The alliance aims to protect against memory-related vulnerabilities, which account for about 70% of cyberattack vulnerabilities. ➂ CHERI technology, developed since 2010, offers protection against memory safety issues like buffer overflows and heap use-after-free vulnerabilities.
1. Fortinet's stock has surged 57.76% since January, driven by strong management, scalable products, and successful market penetration; 2. Q3 earnings show a 6.1% YoY growth in billings, indicating future sales growth; 3. Fortinet's unified platform, FortiOS, creates high switching costs and pricing power, enhancing customer lifetime value.
➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website
1. The global outage caused by CrowdStrike's software update led to a significant drop in CRWD's share price, presenting a great buying opportunity. 2. The author has a background in corporate finance and focuses on long-duration growth opportunities. 3. The author believes that CrowdStrike's attractive valuation and potential for growth after the outage make it a compelling investment.
➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.
1. SentinelOne's stock is expected to rise 60% by summer 2025 with a $40 per share target, driven by a 30% CAGR. 2. SentinelOne's AI-powered cybersecurity platform, Singularity, offers real-time threat detection and is poised to capture market share from competitors. 3. SentinelOne's strong balance sheet with $1.1 billion in cash and no debt provides financial flexibility for reinvestment or strategic acquisitions.
➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.
➀ Cloud Architect with an average annual salary of $174,984; ➁ Network Security Engineer with an average annual salary of $160,471; ➂ Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, Software Engineer, Penetration Tester, AI Research Scientist, DevOps, and Information Security Analyst are among the highest paying jobs in tech.
➀ Lantronix introduces the SmartLV, an AI-enabled IoT Edge Compute Cellular Gateway for smart grids and industrial sectors; ➁ The gateway offers real-time visibility and control over distribution networks, enhancing energy stability; ➂ Lantronix's gateway uses Qualcomm's AI technology to address complex energy distribution challenges.
➀ Imec spin-off Brailsports is developing a platform for optimizing athlete training volumes and schedules based on data analysis; ➁ The platform uses AI models to estimate individual athlete fitness and fatigue, improving performance and reducing injury risk; ➂ The platform is currently operational at cycling team Lotto Dstny, with positive results.
➀ DJI files a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense; ➁ The lawsuit challenges the designation as a 'Chinese military company'; ➂ DJI claims it operates independently and has no military affiliations.
➀ Prepare for the quantum computing era and its cybersecurity risks; ➁ Discuss the role of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and secure-memory solutions; ➂ Explain how these technologies protect industries and supply chains.
➀ The research investigates the effects of adding TiC nanoparticles to aluminum alloy 7075, aiming to enhance casting performance and improve fluidity and surface quality; ➁ TiC nanoparticles were introduced in two concentrations, and their impact on fluidity and microstructure was analyzed; ➂ The results showed a significant improvement in fluidity and surface quality, with finer grain sizes and smoother surfaces.
➀ The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) has been officially adopted with new security requirements for connected devices and software from November 2027.➁ The Fraunhofer IEM provides tips for businesses to prepare for the CRA.➂ Three key measures include establishing an incident response team, conducting threat and risk analyses, and performing a current state analysis.
➀ The Internet Archive suffered a data breach, exposing 31 million user accounts; ➁ The breach occurred on September 28, 2024, with the data being leaked as a 6.4 GB SQL file; ➂ The hacking group 'SN_Blackmeta' claimed responsibility for the attack.
➀ Crypto-Quantique has partnered with Attopsemi Technology to integrate their QDID physical unclonable function with Attopsemi's I-fuse OTP technology. This allows for secure storage of PUF error correction data in the OTP. ➁ The technology is designed to be compact and secure, exploiting quantum tunneling effects to generate unique digital fingerprints. ➂ The collaboration aims to enhance security for IoT devices and simplify PUF implementation.