SMRTR TechOct 17, 2024TechRadar

China cyber pros say Intel is installing CPU backdoors on behalf of NSA

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Chinese cybersecurity experts accuse Intel of installing NSA backdoors in CPUs sold in China since 2008, calling it a national security threat. The Cyber Security Association of China (CSAC) claims Intel products have frequent vulnerabilities and high failure rates, demanding an investigation. Intel's China unit says it will address concerns with authorities. This occurs amid ongoing US-China cybersecurity tensions.

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