New samples captured by security researchers.
Backs its own fortunes on phone chip revenues.
One of nine technology areas deemed "critical" to the national interest.
Without taking any action.
Deal being scrutinised in every major tech market.
Threat group codenamed 'SideCopy'.
May have taken up to a fortnight to fall over.
More than 500 companies, organisations have nominated.
Principal engineer 'takes outages personally'.
Private backers not prepared to stump up all the cash needed.