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Spectre, Google, and the Universal Read Gadget

March 1, 2019 admin CPU, cybercrime, exploit, google, hacking, meltdown, Meltdown and Spectre, spectre, universal read gadget, Vulnerability

Credit to Author: Christopher Boyd| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:43:37 +0000

A recently released paper by Google has resurrected the spirit of Spectre, a seemingly never-ending threat to most makes of processor. We take a look at what this means, and what the Universal Read Gadget means for most technology users.

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A week in security (January 8 – January 14)

January 15, 2018 admin Google Play, Malwarebytes news, Meltdown and Spectre, Security world, Week in security, winter olympics, WPA3

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:24:48 +0000

A compilation of notable security news and blog posts from January 8 to January 14, including Meltdown and Spectre fallout, apps with naughty ads, and cybercrime surrounding the Winter Olympics.

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Tags: Google Play meltdown and spectre winter olympics WPA3

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What do we need to know about the CPU exploits Meltdown and Spectre?

January 9, 2018 admin CPU vulnerabilities, Cyber safety, malware, Meltdown and Spectre, microsoft windows, Security, Security patch

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:02:09 +0000

What exactly is a vulnerability? A security vulnerability (also known as a security hole) is a security flaw detected in a product that may leave it open to hackers and malware. Using such vulnerabilities, attackers can exploit the affected system/product for their profit in various ways. What is an exploit? Exploits…

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What do we need to know about the CPU vulnerabilities Meltdown and Spectre?

January 4, 2018 admin CPU vulnerabilities, Cyber safety, malware, Meltdown and Spectre, microsoft windows, Security, Security patch

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:02:09 +0000