Spectre attack variant can be remotely mounted to extract sensitive data

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What we know so far about Spectre attacks is that it relies upon execution of malicious code. The code is executed on computers having speculative-execution design flaws in processor chip; once a device is compromised, it becomes possible… Continue reading Spectre attack variant can be remotely mounted to extract sensitive data

NetSpectre Bug – New Spectre Method Attacks CPUs Via Network Connections

New evolved Spectre Bug has been discovered by security researchers. The bug prays on the CPUs of victims and uses the processor in combination with Network Connections to obtain critical information. The new attack is going by the name NetSpectre…Re… Continue reading NetSpectre Bug – New Spectre Method Attacks CPUs Via Network Connections

A week in security (July 9 – July 15)

A roundup of the security news from July 9 – July 15, including sextortion, Spectre, cryptomining, mobile malware, ICO scams and more.
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Spectre bug protection forcing Chrome to use 10 to 13% more RAM

By Uzair Amir
The entire tech industry was shaken after the discovery of
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Google Chrome Mitigates Spectre Vulnerability Via Site Isolation

The recent rise of Spectre vulnerabilities that allows malicious code to hijack sensitive data is being addressed in the latest version Google Chrome. The latest security blog from the browser’s blog gives insight on Chrome’s ability to mit… Continue reading Google Chrome Mitigates Spectre Vulnerability Via Site Isolation