Qualcomm, a leading American semiconductor company, has recently announced the discovery of a critical vulnerability in its chips that could potentially allow hackers to access sensitive information. This vulnerability has been revealed in the wake of reports that the US National Security Agency (NSA) had paid hackers to access China's Huawei equipment in order to gather intelligence. Qualcomm has promised to issue patches for the vulnerability, but experts have expressed concerns that the discovery could have significant implications for the security of the world's technology infrastructure.
In related news, D-Link has issued a warning about the security risks associated with its older routers, which are vulnerable to code execution and data threats. The company has refused to release patches for these devices, citing the end of their lifespan. Users are advised to replace the DSR-150, DSR-150N, DSR-250, DSR-250N, DSR-500N, and DSR-1000N models, as they will no longer receive updates.
Furthermore, a vulnerability in the NAS models DNS-320, DNS-320LW, DNS-325, and DNS-340L has been identified as CVE-2024-10914 and remains unpatched.
Meanwhile, SK hynix has started mass production of 4D NAND flash memory with three-layer stacked cells with a capacity of 1 TB. The new product is expected to boost performance by 59%, transfer speed by 12%, and energy efficiency by 10%. This development marks a significant step towards the company's goal of becoming a leader in the AI market.
In other news, ASUS is testing a new notebook based on the AMD 'KoratPlus-KRK' platform, which has revealed new details about the Ryzen AI 5 340 processor. This processor is expected to debut in the beginning of 2025, possibly at the CES 2025 event.
Finally, a cargo spacecraft 'Progress MS-29' has successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, carrying approximately 2,500 kg of cargo, including fuel, water, compressed air, and materials for experiments. The spacecraft is expected to dock with the 'Search' module of the ISS on November 23.