Pay TV operators are abandoning traditional smartcard based CA (Conditional Access) systems to adopt software solutions, according to revenue security vendor Verimatrix. But ironically this trend has been accelerated by incorporation of ASIC security cores inside set-top box and gateway SoCs (System on Chips), blurring the distinction between hardware and software security.
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Computer virus ‘CryptoLocker’ kidnaps files, holds them for ransom
A ruthless computer virus discovered last September is still terrorizing users, and now is making millions off them in the process.
Well, extortion is one of the oldest games in the book. And that’s exactly the game that “CryptoLocker” plays. It essentially kidnaps your files, and holds them for ransom. And among its latest victims — the husband of one of our own producers.
Samsung & Rambus Agree to 10-Year License
Samsung Electronics and Rambus announced Monday that they have signed a comprehensive 10-year license agreement extending their relationship and providing Samsung with access to Rambus technology to place within its ICs.