QCOM - Microsoft's new PC security tech coming to Intel AMD chips

Microsoft's (MSFT) new Pluton security technology embeds on a computer's CPU. The on-chip security would require a potential hacker to have access to the machine, an advantage over easier to access software-based security.Pluton was designed by in-house chip engineers using similar technology as what appears in the Xbox consoles.Intel ([[INTC]] -0.4%) and AMD ([[AMD]] -0.5%) will have chips with Pluton ready within the next couple of years. Qualcomm ([[QCOM]] -0.5%) supports the general design but hasn't said it will use Pluton in its chips.Microsoft plans to expand into more in-house chip offerings, but doesn't plan general purpose chips that would compete with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm.Previously: AMD upgraded at Cleveland Research on positive server, PC checks (Nov. 16 2020)

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Microsoft's new PC security tech coming to Intel, AMD chips