"To Foil Hackers, This Chip Can Change Its Code in the Blink of an Eye"
Researchers at the University of Michigan are developing a new computer processor architecture that defends against hackers by randomizing the chip's code. The processor architecture, called Morpheus, would significantly complicate hackers' attempts at exploiting the software needed to help the chip function. According to researchers, the Morpheus chip can change its code every 50 milliseconds, which would thwart automated hacking tools including those that are considered to be the most sophisticated. This article continues to discuss the prototype Morpheus chip in relation its approach to frustrating hackers seeking to compromise microchips and the trade-offs associated with this new technology.
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