What Everyone Needs to Know About Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities
What you need to know
The security vulnerabilities Meltdown and Spectre have recently reached headlines all over the world. Long story short, these vulnerabilities were discovered by security researchers in early January 2018 and affect most modern processors (computers, tablets, and smart phones). When exploited, these security threats are able to expose your passwords and other personal data. There are currently no reports of malicious any activity relating to these vulnerabilities. Read more about the topic from Graz Univeristy of Technology’s information page.
What to do about it
Because each system is a little different, each user will need to determine the best course of action. Manufacturers have advised users to apply all available security updates. This may include operating system and firmware (BIOS) updates. Check with your operating system vendor and computer/device manufacturer for available updates. If your system cannot be updated for compatibility reasons, the safest bet may be to keep it offline.
Intel has provided more information about the topic including resources and solutions from system manufacturers on their support page.
Users with AMD processors can find more information and solutions on AMD’s support page.
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