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fromComputerworld
10 hours ago

What is Apple's Memory Integrity Enforcement, and why does it matter?

MIE uses secure typed memory allocators, Enhanced Memory Tagging Extension in synchronous mode, and Tag Confidentiality Enforcement to prevent memory exploitation across Apple devices.
fromTheregister
12 hours ago

Safe C++ proposal all but abandoned in favor of profiles

"The Rust safety model is unpopular with the committee. Further work on my end won't change that. Profiles won the argument "The Safety and Security working group voted to prioritize Profiles over Safe C++. Ask the Profiles people for an update. Safe C++ is not being continued," said Sean Baxter in June this year.
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fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Apple's latest iPhone security feature just made life more difficult for spyware makers | TechCrunch

Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air mitigates memory corruption bugs, significantly increasing difficulty and cost for spyware and exploit developers.
Apple
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Apple's Big Bet to Eliminate the iPhone's Most Targeted Vulnerabilities

Apple's new iPhones introduce Memory Integrity Enforcement, combining chip-level protections and software defenses to harden devices against common memory-safety vulnerabilities.
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fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Tech industry

UK defence scheme invests in future cyber tech Cheri | Computer Weekly

SCI Semiconductors is receiving UK government funding to advance Cheri technology, aimed at enhancing military cybersecurity by addressing memory vulnerabilities.
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago
Tech industry

SCI Semiconductor raises 3M: Co-founder Haydn Povey on building world's first memory-safe chip to combat rising cyberattacks - Silicon Canals

SCI Semiconductor raises £2.5M to develop the world's first 'memory safe' computer chip, crucial for enhancing cybersecurity.
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago
Tech industry

SCI Semiconductor raises 3M: Co-founder Haydn Povey on building world's first memory-safe chip to combat rising cyberattacks - Silicon Canals

fromIT Pro
2 months ago

Want to build more secure software? Follow these key memory safe language tips from CISA

Achieving better memory safety demands language-level protections, library support, robust tooling, and developer training, as traditional languages can't eliminate vulnerabilities as effectively.
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