"Vulnerability of Cloud Service Hardware Uncovered"

Scientists at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have discovered that field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are vulnerable to side-channel attacks. FPGAs are often considered for use in the development of new systems because of the modifiable nature of these devices. As a result, FPGAs are used in a variety of different technologies such as smartphones, vehicle electronics, medical engineering equipment, and more. The vulnerability of an FPGA to side-channel attacks stems from the simultaneous use of the chip by multiple users and the versatility of this technology. According to scientists, side-channel attacks on FPGAs could allow cloud service customers to spy on each other as FPGA chips are often used in cloud computing applications. This article continues to discuss the concept and use of FPGAs, as well as the vulnerability of these chips to side-channel attacks. 

Technology Networks report "Vulnerability of Cloud Service Hardware Uncovered"