Fake Modules: Fraudsters Replicate Memory Chips with Glass Fiber Fabric (heise.de)

• First fakes discovered in Japan
• Glass fiber fabric replaces actual memory chips
• DDR5 modules advertised as 32 GB but non-functional
• Exploitation of supply shortages
• Warning about supply chain risks

"In Japan, counterfeit DDR5 memory modules have been discovered where actual chips are replaced with glass fiber fabric. The fakes are non-functional and sold as 32 GB sticks. This highlights supply chain vulnerabilities and the need for hardware verification."