China
Supply-Chain Attacks: Why the U.S. Should Worry
Nicholas Weaver Wed, Jun 20, 2018, 3:32 PM
If this country’s government has engaged in supply-chain attacks, others are likely to do the same.
Nicholas Weaver is a senior staff researcher focusing on computer security at the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley, California, and a lecturer in the Computer Science department at the University of California at Berkeley. All opinions are his own.
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Cybersecurity
Sure, Sell to ZTE—Just Don’t Buy From Them
Nicholas Weaver Fri, May 18, 2018, 7:00 AM
There might be some merit to the president’s change of heart on ZTE. But the manner in which the decision was reached is disturbing.
Cybersecurity
Researchers Find Serious Vulnerabilities in AMD Processors
Nicholas Weaver Thu, Mar 15, 2018, 12:09 PM
A newly discovered vulnerability known as CHIMERA could pose a potentially serious national security concern.
Election security
2018 Election Vulnerability: Voter Registration Systems
Nicholas Weaver Fri, Feb 23, 2018, 9:00 AM
Why Russian efforts to sow chaos are likely to target voter rolls.
Cybersecurity: Crime and Espionage
Another Cryptocurrency Target for U.S. Regulators: Tether
Nicholas Weaver Thu, Feb 8, 2018, 7:00 AM
Reining in this digital currency could reduce criminal activity and undermine other exchanges.
Cybersecurity
The Spectre of an Advertising Meltdown: What You Need to Know
Nicholas Weaver Thu, Jan 4, 2018, 12:48 PM
All you need to do and know about the “Spectre” and “Meltdown” vulnerabilities.
Encryption
Is Apple Fully Complying With iMessage and FaceTime-Related Court Orders?
Nicholas Weaver Mon, Dec 11, 2017, 9:00 AM
FaceTime and iMessage have a cryptographic architecture that enables prospective wiretapping, but there is reason to believe that Apple not is fully complying with lawful pen-register and trap-and-trace court orders.