Cisco recently released a patch for a zero-day vulnerability in its NX-OS operating system that was exploited by Chinese cyber spies. The vulnerability allowed attackers to remotely execute malicious code on affected devices. The exploitation of this vulnerability was reportedly part of a larger cyber espionage campaign conducted by Chinese threat actors. Cisco’s prompt response … Read more
A recent report has shown that Chinese state-backed hackers took advantage of a zero-day vulnerability in Cisco Nexus switches that had just been patched. Cisco released a fix for CVE-2024-20399, a flaw in the Cisco NX-OS software’s command-line interface that could allow a local attacker to run arbitrary commands as root with administrator privileges. The … Read more
A cyber espionage group known as Velvet Ant, believed to have ties to China, has been observed exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Cisco NX-OS software used in switches to distribute malware. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20399, allows an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the affected device. By exploiting this flaw, … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a Chinese cyberespionage campaign targeting a vulnerability in Cisco’s NX-OS software. The threat group Velvet Ant was found deploying malware on Cisco Nexus switches. Sygnia, a cybersecurity firm, discovered the vulnerability and alerted Cisco, who then released updates to address it. The exploit allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the … Read more
A recent zero-day vulnerability was exploited by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in April on Cisco devices, as revealed by Cisco and Sygnia Advisories. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2024-20399, affects Cisco NX-OS software used in Nexus series switches for networking. The hackers, known as the Velvet Ant group, were able to gain access to Cisco Nexus switches … Read more
Cisco remains optimistic about its relationship with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers despite escalating trade tensions. The company sees the electric vehicle sector as a key market in the region, generating significant revenue from manufacturing companies. Ming Wong, Vice President and CEO of Cisco Greater China, stated that the company is collaborating with at least … Read more
Cisco remains optimistic about its relationship with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers despite rising trade tensions. The company is currently collaborating with at least 10 electric car customers as they expand internationally. Despite tariffs on Chinese EV imports by the US and potentially the EU, companies like BYD are continuing to invest in local factories. Cisco’s … Read more
Nvidia has reached a significant agreement with Qatari telecoms group Ooredoo to implement its artificial intelligence technology in data centers across five Middle Eastern countries. This partnership allows Ooredoo to offer direct access to Nvidia’s graphics processing and AI technology to customers in Qatar, Algeria, Tunisia, Oman, Kuwait, and the Maldives. The deal signifies Nvidia’s … Read more
Intel has recently introduced support for a new Gaudi 2-D AI accelerator on Linux, indicating the company’s potential expansion into AI markets. This new development comes after the previous release of the Gaudi 2-C model, hinting at Intel’s continuous advancements in AI technology. While Intel has been focusing on its next-generation Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, … Read more
Chinese customs authorities have discovered an Intel Xeon CPU valued at $1.5 million hidden in a car. The smuggler involved in this case is now facing 7 years in prison. The incident occurred in the city of Taishan, when customs officers noticed something suspicious during a routine inspection of a vehicle. Upon closer examination, they … Read more