The Seagate Hard Drive Scandal

The recent scandal involving fraudulent Seagate hard drives has sent shockwaves through the tech community. An investigation revealed that used Seagate data center-grade hard drives, originating from Chinese cryptocurrency mining farms, were being sold as new. This article explores the details of the scandal and introduces SourceSentinel’s LeanID as a potential solution to prevent such […]

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On February 20, 2025
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The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Counterfeit Products: A Double-Edged Sword

Introduction In recent years, the Trump administration has implemented a series of tariffs aimed at protecting American industries and reducing the trade deficit. While these tariffs have had various economic impacts, one of the lesser-discussed aspects is their effect on counterfeit products. This article explores the potential negative impacts of Trump’s tariffs on the fight […]

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On February 11, 2025
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The Growing Threat of Counterfeiting and Its Impact on B2B Businesses

The Growing Threat of Counterfeiting and Its Impact on B2B Businesses Counterfeiting has become a significant global issue, affecting businesses across various industries. In 2024, efforts to combat this problem have intensified, with notable updates from organizations like Amazon and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) Takes Action Amazon’s Counterfeit […]

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On January 22, 2025
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How AI will make it even more difficult to detect counterfeit products

This 2017 article on the potential impact of AI on counterfeiting is almost prophetic. As with any major technological advancement, there are always two sides to a coin. And as in any competition, it is important to constantly improve in order to stay in the race. We are in the early stages of a new […]

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On January 10, 2024
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How COVID has spurred counterfeiting

COVID was a transformative experience for everyone and made us realize how globally connected we are and how vulnerable our supply chains can be. The associated peaks in demand and other restrictions have once again shown the market for electronic components that counterfeiters have an easier game, especially in times like these, because in times […]

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On November 24, 2023
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Complex Chips Make Security More Difficult in the supply Chain

Supply chains in the semiconductor industry are more fragile than ever before, which is reflected in the increasing number of counterfeit products on the market. A conservative estimate is that approximately 4% of global sales are counterfeit or pirated. However, the consequential damage to manufacturers and supply chain partners is many times greater in the […]

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On November 28, 2021
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