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Microsoft Steps In to Correct Errant Intel Patch on Windows
Last week, Intel confirmed what many PC users had suspected: Its first firmware patch for the recently-revealed Spectre and Meltdown […]

Tip: Make Sure Your PC is Safe from Meltdown and Spectre
Security expert Steve Gibson has done it again. His latest utility, InSpectre, can check your PC to see whether it […]

Oh, AMD (Premium)
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Intel Vulnerabilities Play Right Into Microsoft’s Hands (Premium)
Surprise! Microsoft has come out on the other side of Meltdown and Spectre looking vindicated, and on a number of […]

Intel: Updates Will Make Chips “Immune” From New Security Vulnerabilities
Following up on this week’s debacle, Intel said tonight that it is “rapidly issuing updates” for its chipsets that will […]

Intel Misled Industry on Security Vulnerabilities
Caught in the center of a security vulnerability storm, Intel has done the unthinkable and understated the severity of the […]

Twitter Now Supports Third-Party Apps for 2FA
Twitter is rolling out a major update to login verification, also known as two-factor authentication, across all platforms today. The […]

And It Just Roots: New MacOS Security Flaw Emerges
A major new macOS vulnerability has just been discovered, and it’s also been disclosed publicly…on Twitter. The bug gives anyone […]