Spectre and Meltdown are the names given to a trio of variations on a vulnerability that affects nearly every computer chip manufactured in the last 20 years. The flaws are so fundamental and ...

There’s a dangerous, fundamental flaw built into pretty much every computer on the planet — a flaw that could allow attackers to access even the most secure information on your computer. That flaw has ...

What are the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, and how do they affect you? This essential guide will tell you everything you need to know about Spectre and Meltdown. The revelation of a previously ...

Staying up to date on Spectre and Meltdown can be challenging. This guide includes in-depth explanations about these uniquely dangerous security vulnerabilities and the best mitigation solutions. In ...

If you’re confused by the avalanche of early reports, denials, and conflicting statements about the massive security issues announced today, don’t worry — you’re far from the only one. Here’s what you ...

While the answer to the first question is complicated, thankfully the answer to the second isn't. It turns out that companies like Google and Microsoft have been working behind the scenes to create ...

On 2 January 2018, news broke of a novel class of security flaws in modern processors. Known inside the chip and software industry since the middle of 2017, and deeply embedded in the fundamental ...

The impact could be more far-reaching than any previous exploit. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. 2018 is starting off to be a bad ...

The former American president, who died this week at 100, was among those who came to clean up a partial meltdown at Chalk River, Ontario. By Ian Austen In the wide range of articles published by The ...