Spectre New Spectre attack variants leave AMD, Intel, and Arm processors exposed [Updated] Spectre's not done causing trouble. 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. Grid List Latest about 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. 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. Intel testing fix for reboot issues caused by Spectre patch on select CPUs By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 22 January 18 If you were hit with unwanted reboots following Intel's firmware patch for the Spectre flaw, a fix could be on the way soon. Intel says PCs with newer CPUs hit with reboot issues after Spectre patches By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 18 January 18 If you're experiencing random reboots after applying Intel's own patches for the Meltdown and Spectre exploits, you're not alone. 1234 Windows Central Newsletter Get the best of Windows Central in your inbox, every day! 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 READ1Microphones on gaming headsets suck and that needs to change2Microsoft News Roundup: Google Bard vs. Bing Chat, Microsoft Loop, Windows 11 SSD bug, Dell UltraSharp 49, and more3Razer Blade 18 review: Extreme portable gaming without compromising iconic aesthetics4Diablo 4 beta best builds: Necromancer, Druid, Sorcerer, and more5Resident Evil 4 remake: List of Clockwork Castellans and where to find them
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.
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.
Intel testing fix for reboot issues caused by Spectre patch on select CPUs By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 22 January 18 If you were hit with unwanted reboots following Intel's firmware patch for the Spectre flaw, a fix could be on the way soon.
Intel says PCs with newer CPUs hit with reboot issues after Spectre patches By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published 18 January 18 If you're experiencing random reboots after applying Intel's own patches for the Meltdown and Spectre exploits, you're not alone.
