Entries by Phoenix Technologies
Firmware Hacking: Exploring Potential Security Gaps and Vulnerabilities
Firmware is in every computing device. Therefore, every device is exposed to firmware threats and is vulnerable to firmware hacking. This risk goes well beyond the realm of smartphones and laptops. Edge compute solutions, including connected cars and medical devices, are also vulnerable to serious attacks at the firmware layer. What’s worse, the risk of […]
What Is Firmware? A Firmware Overview and History
What Is Firmware? It exists on every type of computing device, from kitchen appliances to autonomous vehicles, yet many people don’t understand its function. Let’s start at the beginning to answer the question, “What is firmware?” Basic Firmware Definition Firmware is a type of software, typically held in nonvolatile read-only memory (ROM) chips, that provides […]
Firmware Security in the Age of Edge Computing
When it comes to cybersecurity, malicious attackers will always discover the weakest point in a target’s defenses and focus their attacks on that area. As each area of cyber defense grows stronger, attackers move on to the next most vulnerable component. Operating systems, applications, and networks have been significantly hardened against threats in recent years. […]
Phoenix Technologies announces new executive team and increased R&D investments.
Released January 12, 2021, at 10am EST – Beaverton, Oregon Core engineering and management teams will stay on as company announces new CEO, board members, and increased emphasis on firmware security as part of a friendly acquisition. Phoenix Technologies today announced the addition of a new CEO and board of directors as part of a […]
