Researchers detail three new Intel and AMD Spectre vulnerabilities
The flaws are difficult to exploit and mitigate.
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Chrome for Android update protects against Spectre-like chip hacks
Chrome 77 brings Site Isolation to sites where users enter passwords.
HP’s Spectre x360 packs a 4K display if you want it
It also includes privacy and connectivity enhancements.
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Install updates now to address a vulnerability in most Intel CPUs
Four new exploits work against most of Intel's chips made since 2011.
HP's Spectre x360 breaks new ground with a 15-inch AMOLED display
It should deliver a beautiful image, for a price.
8816HP Spectre Folio review: This leather PC means business
It's a convertible notebook like no other.
HP's latest Spectre x360 laptops boast up to a 22-hour battery
You'll also find optional gigabit LTE and camera privacy switches.
Future Windows 10 update will soften the blow of Spectre patches
The performance hit should be reduced to mere 'noise.'
MIT finds a smarter way to fight Spectre-style CPU attacks
DAWG offers more security without a steep performance hit.
Intel discloses another set of processor vulnerabilities
It has already released updates to address the problem.
Google Chrome prevents sites from launching Spectre-like attacks
Site isolation is the law of the land as of Chrome 67.
Intel details fourth Spectre-style CPU security flaw
There are fixes on the way, but it's still a headache.
AMD releases chip patches to address Spectre variant two
But you'll have to wait for BIOS updates from your hardware provider to get them.
I can’t wait for laptops with Apple’s own chips
Apple making its own in-house chips for the Mac makes more sense than ever.
Intel redesigned its 8th-gen processors to patch ‘Meltdown’ flaws
The new chips should start rolling out later this year.
Microsoft fixes more Meltdown and Spectre flaws in Windows
Problematic antivirus compatibility checks have been blocked on Windows 10.
Intel currently facing 32 class-action lawsuits for Spectre and Meltdown
They allege Intel's prior security promises are void given the chip vulnerabilities.
Researchers discover new ways to abuse Meltdown and Spectre flaws
And chipmakers' hardware changes won't be enough to protect against them.
Intel expands bug bounty to catch more Spectre-like security flaws
It might not always spot exploits, but it can ask for help.
