I think it is high time for companies who make hardware be financially fined for lapses like this. In this particular case, the manufacturer was warned and did

I think it is high time for companies who make hardware be financially fined for lapses like this. In this particular case, the manufacturer was warned and did nothing for years. This is negligence especially considering these chips control critical devices that can cause damage or even loss of life if they are successfully exploited. Can you imagine if car maker didn't fix a hardware defect they knew for years. Oh wait...