The Worst CPU Vulnerability Ever? (Yes Another One) - Meltdown / Spectre

[itGeeks 187]

This is some crazy stuff, Check out the links below and let us know what you think about this vulnerability. Whats fascinating to me is it's CPU based and not software based so it affects all OS's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLwrMYsBDqo&feature=youtu.be

https://www.wired.com/story/critical-intel-flaw-breaks-basic-security-for-most-computers/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meltdown_(security_vulnerability)

[schoondoggy 894]

Christian and Jim covered it well in the Jan 9th CF episode:
https://theaverageguy.tv/2018/01/09/meltdown-and-spectre-a-tear-at-the-foundation-of-computer-security-cf042/

[itGeeks 187]

Thanks for the info, I have to take a listen. I keep forgetting about poor Jim podcast.

[ShadowPeo 81]

Yes the CF episode was good, I have recommended it to a few people