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01-04-2018, 08:29 AM
Microsoft just issued a fix for that big Intel processor vulnerability
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So your computer is probably vulnerable to a processor chip bug (http://mashable.com/2018/01/03/intel-processor-vulnerability/?utm_campaign&utm_context=textlink&utm_medium=rss&utm_source) that could theoretically let JavaScript running in a web browser steal your passwords (among other problems). Both your computer and your smartphone are at risk. It's not good.*
Thankfully, however, for anyone with a machine running Windows, you're probably in the clear. That's because on Wednesday, January 3, Microsoft released a fix.
SEE ALSO: This reported Intel CPU bug is really bad news for everyone (http://mashable.com/2018/01/03/intel-processor-vulnerability/)
So reports ZDNet (http://www.zdnet.com/article/security-flaws-affect-every-intel-chip-since-1995-arm-processors-vulnerable/), which explains this patch was not issued on Microsoft's standard Patch Tuesday — suggesting someone at the company decided it was urgent. Importantly, a Microsoft support page (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4056892/windows-10-update-kb4056892) notes that the fix only applies to devices running Windows 10.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2018/01/03/microsoft-patch-processor-vulnerability/)
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So your computer is probably vulnerable to a processor chip bug (http://mashable.com/2018/01/03/intel-processor-vulnerability/?utm_campaign&utm_context=textlink&utm_medium=rss&utm_source) that could theoretically let JavaScript running in a web browser steal your passwords (among other problems). Both your computer and your smartphone are at risk. It's not good.*
Thankfully, however, for anyone with a machine running Windows, you're probably in the clear. That's because on Wednesday, January 3, Microsoft released a fix.
SEE ALSO: This reported Intel CPU bug is really bad news for everyone (http://mashable.com/2018/01/03/intel-processor-vulnerability/)
So reports ZDNet (http://www.zdnet.com/article/security-flaws-affect-every-intel-chip-since-1995-arm-processors-vulnerable/), which explains this patch was not issued on Microsoft's standard Patch Tuesday — suggesting someone at the company decided it was urgent. Importantly, a Microsoft support page (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4056892/windows-10-update-kb4056892) notes that the fix only applies to devices running Windows 10.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2018/01/03/microsoft-patch-processor-vulnerability/)
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