If You Have a Device With an Intel, ARM or AMD CPU, You Have a Problem

cobraboy

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Windows, iOS, Linux, Android, all operating systems are affected.

Seems there is a flaw in these chips that allow Meltdown and Spectre to exploit Kernal instructions. That's some deep poo...

All device manufactiurers are scrambling for a software patch. Unfortunately, the patch may slow down performance 5%-30%. The faster your chip, the more it may slow down.

More info: Meltdown and Spectre FAQ: Fix for Intel CPU flaws could slow down PCs and Macs

What you need to know, in plain language.


Be sure to check for critical updates!
 

cobraboy

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This is a hardware issue that can be patched with software.

The critical Windows update is KB4056892 (OS Build 16299.192) which came out on January 3, 2018 so it's hot off the press.