Windows update will reduce Spectre and Meltdown patch performance hit to 1-2%
Foreshadow: the fifth major CPU security flaw discovered in 2018
Intel's Spectre 'Variant 4' Performance Tested: Speculative Store Bypass
Today we're taking a look at the impact addressing the Spectre 'Variant 4' CPU flaw has on Intel's 8th-gen Core CPUs. The initial Meltdown and Spectre patches didn't take care of everything and just recently Intel and Microsoft have rolled out updates to address Variant 4 a.k.a. 'Speculative Store Bypass'.
Chrome RAM usage up more than 10 percent with new Spectre fix
Tech firms disclose new Spectre-style chip vulnerability
Eight new Spectre variants affecting Intel chips discovered, four are "high risk"
Opinion: The new security reality
Intel won't patch Spectre v2 flaw in older processors
Intel's upcoming 8th-generation 'Cascade Lake' processors will have built-in Spectre patches
Microsoft will pay up to $250,000 for the 'coordinated disclosure' of Spectre and Meltdown-like flaws
Intel issues new Spectre firmware updates for Skylake, Kaby Lake, and Coffee Lake chips
Researchers discover two new Spectre and Meltdown variants
Intel expands bug bounty program to include Spectre-style vulnerabilities, ups reward to $250,000
Microsoft releases emergency update to disable Intel's broken Spectre fix
Intel posts record Q4 and yearly results, says new Meltdown/Spectre-protected chips will arrive in 2018
Patched Laptops: Testing Meltdown & Spectre Patches on Ultraportable-Class Hardware
You've probably seen our coverage and tests over the past few weeks on the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, or more specifically the performance drops you can expect from the patches that address these issues. We've already covered what you can expect on modern desktop systems, however today we'll be diving into the mobile side of things to see how Meltdown and Spectre patches affect ultraportable laptops.
Update: Intel now says to stop installing Spectre patches due to reboots
Weekend Open Forum: Have recent CPU security concerns made you reconsider your next build?
Intel says 90 percent of CPUs have "received" Spectre and Meltdown patch (which is not the same as having it applied)
Download InSpectre: Check if your PC is open to Meltdown and Spectre attacks
As you're likely aware Meltdown and Spectre are two major CPU hardware flaws that could allow hackers to gain access to sensitive personal information in your system. Security expert Steve Gibson's InSpectre utility lets you check if your computer is vulnerable to either flaw with ease.