Computers and Technology @lemmy.helvetet.eu Andreas Fornberg @lemmy.helvetet.eu 2y ago

Intel 'Downfall': Severe flaw in billions of CPUs leaks passwords and much more

www.pcworld.com Intel 'Downfall': Severe flaw in billions of CPUs leaks passwords and much more

There is a serious security flaw in billions of Intel CPUs that can let attackers steal confidential data like passwords and encryption keys. Firmware updates can fix it, but at a potential significant performance loss.

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Furry Technologists @pawb.social Stefen Auris @pawb.social 2y ago

Intel 'Downfall': Severe flaw in billions of CPUs leaks passwords and much more

www.pcworld.com /article/2025589/downfall-serious-security-vulnerability-in-billions-of-intel-cpus-how-to-protect-yourself.html

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The Andromedus Galacticus Collection @lemm.ee AndromedusGalacticus @lemm.ee 2y ago

Intel 'Downfall': Severe flaw in billions of CPUs leaks passwords and much more

www.pcworld.com /article/2025589/downfall-serious-security-vulnerability-in-billions-of-intel-cpus-how-to-protect-yourself.html

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Technology @lemmy.world TheUnmentionable @lemmy.world 2y ago

Intel 'Downfall': Severe flaw in billions of CPUs leaks passwords and much more

www.pcworld.com /article/2025589/downfall-serious-security-vulnerability-in-billions-of-intel-cpus-how-to-protect-yourself.html

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