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 Meltdown Microsoft to issue Surface firmware updates to address Meltdown and Spectre exploits By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 29 November 18 Surface users are in for a special round of updates in response to the recently disclosed Meltdown and Spectre exploits, Microsoft says. New NetSpectre attack can leak data over your network By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 27 July 18 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 21 May 18 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 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. 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. 123 Get the Windows Central Newsletter All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards. Name: Your Email Address : 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 READ1I'm addicted to 7 boomer shooters: The old-school throwbacks for geriatric FPS fans2Top 5 announcements from Microsoft Build 2023 that you need to know3Microsoft News Roundup: Major Windows 11 updates, Build, PlayStation Showcase, and more4Microsoft is battling Xbox achievement spam games with new developer rules5Windows 11 build 23466: Everything you need to know
Microsoft to issue Surface firmware updates to address Meltdown and Spectre exploits By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 29 November 18 Surface users are in for a special round of updates in response to the recently disclosed Meltdown and Spectre exploits, Microsoft says.
New NetSpectre attack can leak data over your network By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 27 July 18 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 21 May 18 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 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.
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.
