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Microsoft rolling out Surface firmware updates with Meltdown, Spectre mitigations
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft is rolling out a new round of firmware updates for Surface devices, bringing mitigations for Spectre and Meltdown in the process.
New NetSpectre attack can leak data over your network
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Researchers have discovered a new way to exploit the Spectre vulnerability on modern CPUs remotely, but existing mitigations should keep systems that have already been patched safe.
Intel discloses new variant of Meltdown and Spectre exploits
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
A new variant of the Meltdown and Spectre flaws has been found, but previous software patches may provide enough protection for most.
Microsoft bug bounty program offers up to $250,000 for vulnerabilities like Meltdown and Spectre
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft has kicked off a new bug bounty programs for speculative execution side channel vulnerabilities.
Microsoft expands software and microcode fixes for Meltdown and Spectre
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
With March's Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has expanded coverage of its Meltdown and Spectre software fixes to more versions of Windows.
Microsoft now distributing Intel microcode updates to combat Meltdown and Spectre
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
In an update on its efforts to combat Spectre and Meltdown, Microsoft says it is now starting to distribute microcode updates from Intel.
Intel releases new Spectre fixes for Skylake, Kaby Lake, and Coffee Lake chips
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Intel's updated microcode intended to guard against Spectre is now available to its OEM partners.
Intel slapped with 32 class action lawsuits related to Meltdown and Spectre flaws
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Intel is currently facing dozens of lawsuits related to the recently disclosed Spectre and Meltdown CPU vulnerabilities.
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