Meltdown Intel processors hit with another serious security flaw impacting millions of PCs Researchers say the security flaw, which works similarly to the Meltdown and Spectre attacks discovered last year, affects Intel CPUs going back to 2008. New NetSpectre attack can leak data over your network A new remote attack vector for Spectre has been found, but existing mitigations should keep you safe. Intel discloses new variant of Meltdown and Spectre exploits Microsoft says it isn't aware of "any exploitable code patterns" of the vulnerability in its software or cloud service infrastructure. Grid List Latest about Microsoft bug bounty program offers up to $250,000 for vulnerabilities like Meltdown and Spectre By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 15 March 18 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 13 March 18 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 1 March 18 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 21 February 18 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 last updated 29 November 18 The Surface Pro 3 has joined its Surface brethren in getting an update to protect against Meltdown and Spectre. Intel slapped with 32 class action lawsuits related to Meltdown and Spectre flaws By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 16 February 18 Intel is currently facing dozens of lawsuits related to the recently disclosed Spectre and Meltdown CPU vulnerabilities. Windows Analytics can now assess protection status for Meltdown and Spectre By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 13 February 18 Microsoft's free Windows Analytics tool can now help IT administrators assess Meltdown and Spectre protections across their fleet. Check if your PC has been patched against Meltdown and Spectre By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 9 February 18 Check out this list to see if a Spectre patch is available or being worked on for your PC. Intel releases new Spectre patches for Skylake chips By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 9 February 18 Intel has shipped microcode updates to its industry partners with a Spectre fix for Skylake CPUs. Microsoft patch deactivates Intel's buggy Spectre fix By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 29 January 18 An out of band patch released by Microsoft over the weekend disables Intel's buggy Spectre patch. 123 Windows Central Newsletter Get the best of Windows Central in in your inbox, every day! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Windows Central. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1The Callisto Protocol features cross-gen support, still on track for 2022 launch window2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 editions leaked, open beta coming first to PlayStation3How to use an Xbox One, Series X, or Series S controller with Nintendo Switch4Halo Infinite's Fracture: Entrenched event launches with new Battle Pass and game mode5New Xbox games: Upcoming Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One games coming in 2022 and beyond
Microsoft bug bounty program offers up to $250,000 for vulnerabilities like Meltdown and Spectre By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 15 March 18 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 13 March 18 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 1 March 18 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 21 February 18 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 last updated 29 November 18 The Surface Pro 3 has joined its Surface brethren in getting an update to protect against Meltdown and Spectre.
Intel slapped with 32 class action lawsuits related to Meltdown and Spectre flaws By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 16 February 18 Intel is currently facing dozens of lawsuits related to the recently disclosed Spectre and Meltdown CPU vulnerabilities.
Windows Analytics can now assess protection status for Meltdown and Spectre By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 13 February 18 Microsoft's free Windows Analytics tool can now help IT administrators assess Meltdown and Spectre protections across their fleet.
Check if your PC has been patched against Meltdown and Spectre By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 9 February 18 Check out this list to see if a Spectre patch is available or being worked on for your PC.
Intel releases new Spectre patches for Skylake chips By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 9 February 18 Intel has shipped microcode updates to its industry partners with a Spectre fix for Skylake CPUs.
Microsoft patch deactivates Intel's buggy Spectre fix By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 29 January 18 An out of band patch released by Microsoft over the weekend disables Intel's buggy Spectre patch.
