Hackers can steal data by changing computer CPU speed.

Hackers can steal data from computers that are not connected to the internet by altering the speed of the computer's processor. This method allows them to extract information from software that cannot connect to the internet, such as sensitive tasks performed on air-gapped computers. By installing m...

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Publicado en:New Scientist Vol. 262; no. 3491; p. 13
Autor principal: Sparkes, Matthew
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: New Scientist Ltd. 5/18/2024
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