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Intel has started releasing new microcode updates that should address one of the Spectre vulnerabilities after the first round of patches caused significant problems for many users. read more
Previous microcode update was reported to cause unwanted system reboots.
Registry keys can also be used to selectively enable or disable the microcode fix.
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Fix for Spectre May Result in Lost or Corrupted DataHow bad does a third-party fix have to be for Microsoft to issue a rare, weekend update that helps IT administrators disable it? A security...
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It's been a terrible new-year-starting for Intel. Researchers warn of a new attack which can be carried out in less than 30 seconds and potentially affects millions of laptops globally. As Intel...
Intel is working on CPUs that will include built-in protections against the notorious Meltdown and Spectre attacks, CEO Brian Krzanich revealed on Thursday during a conference call discussing the...
Widespread reports of reboot issues on some Intel systems force the chip giant to pump the brakes on rolling out patches for side-channel vulnerabilities.
Shortly after Red Hat stopped providing microcode to address variant 2 (branch target injection) of the Spectre attack, Intel has advised OEMs, cloud service providers, system manufacturers,...