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Intel processors hit with another serious security flaw impacting millions of PCs
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Researchers have discovered a new vulnerability in Intel processors that, similar to last year's Meltdown and Spectre attacks, could allow hackers to access sensitive data on millions of PCs.

New NetSpectre attack can leak data over your network
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Researchers have discovered a new way to exploit the Spectre vulnerability on modern CPUs remotely, but existing mitigations should keep systems that have already been patched safe.

Intel discloses new variant of Meltdown and Spectre exploits
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
A new variant of the Meltdown and Spectre flaws has been found, but previous software patches may provide enough protection for most.

Microsoft bug bounty program offers up to $250,000 for vulnerabilities like Meltdown and Spectre
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft has kicked off a new bug bounty programs for speculative execution side channel vulnerabilities.

Microsoft expands software and microcode fixes for Meltdown and Spectre
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
With March's Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has expanded coverage of its Meltdown and Spectre software fixes to more versions of Windows.

Microsoft now distributing Intel microcode updates to combat Meltdown and Spectre
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
In an update on its efforts to combat Spectre and Meltdown, Microsoft says it is now starting to distribute microcode updates from Intel.

Intel releases new Spectre fixes for Skylake, Kaby Lake, and Coffee Lake chips
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Intel's updated microcode intended to guard against Spectre is now available to its OEM partners.

New Surface Pro 3 firmware update brings Meltdown and Spectre protections
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The Surface Pro 3 has joined its Surface brethren in getting an update to protect against Meltdown and Spectre.
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