1. Progression to Public Consultation The July 2025 version marks a significant step in the regulatory process, transitioning from an internal draft to a public consultation phase. This indicates that the specification is nearing finalization and is now open for feedback from stakeholders, paving the way for broader industry adoption and regulatory enforcement. 2. Structural Refinements and...
China’s New Hardware Security Standard for Automotive Chips: Key Requirements and Implications
Introduction Automotive cybersecurity has rapidly become a critical priority as vehicles integrate more electronic control units (ECUs), connectivity, and advanced driving features. While past efforts often focused on software, attention is now turning to the hardware level – especially the semiconductor chips that execute safety-critical and security functions. Secure automotive chips can...
How to poking holes in reality (one voltage spike at a time)
G’day, mates. Grab your soldering iron, chuck on a fresh brew, and settle in. Today we’re diving headfirst into the wonderfully chaotic world of glitching attacks – those cheeky little hardware hacks that make secure systems question their life choices. Whether you’re a budding hacker, an automotive security nerd, or just someone who gets a thrill from poking electrons where they shouldn’t...