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Supporting Rowhammer research to protect the DRAM ecosystem
CYBERSECURITY

Supporting Rowhammer research to protect the DRAM ecosystem

Rowhammer is a hardware vulnerability in DRAM that allows attackers to cause data corruption by repeatedly accessing memory rows. This can lead to unauthorized data access, privilege escalation, or denial of service. While vendors have implemented mitigations like Target Row Refresh (TRR) for DDR5, recent findings reveal these defenses can be bypassed by sophisticated attacks. Google’s collaboration with researchers has resulted in new testing platforms and insights into effective countermeasures, highlighting the need for ongoing improvements to DRAM security, including potential future standards like PRAC.

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How Pixel and Android are bringing a new level of trust to your images with C2PA Content Credentials
CYBERSECURITY

How Pixel and Android are bringing a new level of trust to your images with C2PA Content Credentials

At the Made by Google 2025 event, it was announced that the Pixel 10 lineup will feature C2PA Content Credentials in both the camera and Google Photos. This integrated system enhances digital media transparency by providing verifiable information about the provenance of images. The Pixel Camera has achieved Assurance Level 2, utilizing advanced security features, including the Tensor G5 chip and Titan M2 Security. These innovations enable on-device time-stamping and a privacy-focused approach to certificate management, ensuring user anonymity. In essence, the new Content Credentials promise to combat misinformation by allowing users to trust the source and history of digital media, presenting a step forward in the use of AI and media integrity. Google aims to collaborate with developers to foster a more trustworthy ecosystem around digital content.

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