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Intel AMT security issue gives attackers complete control over a laptop
2018-01-12 17:41

F-Secure reports a security issue affecting most corporate laptops that allows an attacker with physical access to backdoor a device in less than 30 seconds. The issue allows the attacker to...

Backdoored in 30 Seconds: Attack Exploits Intel AMT Feature
2018-01-12 17:18

Physical Access Plus Default AMT Credentials Equals Takeover, F-Secure WarnsAn attacker who gains physical access to a corporate PC with an Intel chip could exploit the built-in Active Management...

New Intel AMT Vulnerability Lets Hackers Gain Full Control of Laptops in 30 Seconds
2018-01-12 14:33

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...

Microsoft, Intel Share Data on Performance Impact of CPU Flaw Patches
2018-01-10 09:13

Microsoft and Intel have shared more information on the performance impact of the patches released for the recently disclosed attack methods known as Spectre and Meltdown. read more

Lawsuits Filed Against Intel Over CPU Vulnerabilities
2018-01-08 14:20

At least three class action lawsuits have been filed against Intel in the past days over the recently disclosed vulnerabilities that could allow malicious hackers to obtain potentially sensitive...

Meltdown and Spectre: Here’s what Intel, Apple, Microsoft, others are doing about it
2018-01-05 13:52

Intel, Microsoft, ARM, and others have responded. We dig in.

Intel Patches CPUs Against Meltdown, Spectre Exploits
2018-01-05 07:53

Intel has been working with its partners to release software and firmware updates that should protect systems against the recently disclosed CPU attacks. The company expects patches to become...

Intel issues updates to protect systems from Spectre and Meltdown
2018-01-05 00:44

Intel has developed and is rapidly issuing updates for all types of Intel-based computer systems – including personal computers and servers – that render those systems immune from both exploits...

Meltdown and Spectre CPU Flaws Affect Intel, ARM, AMD Processors
2018-01-04 06:48

Unlike the initial reports suggested about Intel chips being vulnerable to some severe ‘memory leaking’ flaws, full technical details about the vulnerabilities have now been emerged, which...

Intel, AMD Chip Vulnerabilities Put Billions of Devices at Risk
2018-01-03 22:20

Details of "Meltdown" and "Spectre" Attacks Against Intel and AMD Chips Disclosed read more