China Used Tiny Chip in Hack That Infiltrated Amazon, Apple

The transcript discusses a cyberattack by China's People's Liberation Army, which implanted malicious microchips in servers used by major U.S. companies like Apple and Amazon. These hardware attacks are more severe than software hacks as they compromise systems at a fundamental level. The investigation, involving 17 sources, reveals that the attack aimed to gain long-term access to sensitive networks, not consumer data. Despite denials from the companies involved, the U.S. government is conducting a top-secret investigation. The transcript also explores the implications for global manufacturing and security practices.

How did the companies involved, such as Amazon and Apple, respond to the allegations of hardware manipulation?

What methods were used to discover the presence of the malicious microchips in the hardware?

What was the ultimate goal of the hardware attack as suggested by the sources?

In what ways could this incident impact the future of hardware security audits in companies?