As generative AI technology gains momentum, the focus on cybersecurity threats surrounding the chips and processing units driving these innovations intensifies. The crux of the issue lies in the limited number of manufacturers producing chips capable of handling the extensive data sets crucial for generative AI systems, rendering them vulnerable targets for malicious attacks.
According to recent records, Nvidia, a leading player in GPU technology, announced cybersecurity partnerships during its annual GPU technology conference. This move underscores the escalating concerns within the industry regarding the security of chips and hardware powering AI technologies.
Traditionally, cyberattacks garner attention for targeting software vulnerabilities or network flaws. However, the emergence of AI technologies presents a new dimension of threat. Graphics processing units (GPUs), integral to the functioning of AI systems, are susceptible to similar security risks as central processing units (CPUs).
Experts highlight four main categories of security threats facing GPUs:
1. Malware attacks, including “cryptojacking” schemes where hackers exploit processing power for cryptocurrency mining.
2. Side-channel attacks, exploiting data transmission and processing flaws to steal information.
3. Firmware vulnerabilities, granting unauthorised acce
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