Another possibility, particularly given CTS' lack of resources, is that Intel did the work (Intel has a significant presence in Israel), fed it to CTS, and had CTS release the report ( this wouldn't be the first time ). The report would not only have an adverse impact on AMD sales but, as noted above, also favorably impact Intel's stock. This could mean billions of dollars in sales to Intel and the positive movement of the Intel stock would not only benefit Intel's executes it would potentially prevent an SEC action against Intel's CEO for his stock sale. (The SEC has been reticent to go after executives who have engaged in insider trading but not benefitted from it). If Intel's stock goes up rather than down as a result of their security problems Brian Krzanich is more likely to keep his job and stay out of jail.