Protect PCs from Recent CPU Flaws
Posted: February 27, 2018
It's probably no surprise to hear of another computer threat. Recently, there have been two nasty viruses that can have serious ramifications if they get into your computer. Fortunately, vendors and operating systems have pushed out fixes quickly. Take these steps to help protect your devices from the Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws.
Brad Chacos, writer for PC World, shares how you can be protected from two computer viruses.
A pair of nasty CPU exploits have serious ramifications for home computer users. Meltdown and Spectre let attackers access protected information in your PC’s kernel memory, potentially revealing sensitive details like passwords, cryptographic keys, personal photos and email, or anything else you’ve used on
your computer. These are
serious flaws. Fortunately, CPU and operating system vendors pushed out patches fast, and you can protect your PC from Meltdown and Spectre to some degree.
It’s not a quick one-and-done deal, though. They’re two very different CPU flaws that touch every part of your operating system, from hardware to software to the operating system itself. Check out PCWorld’s
Meltdown and Spectre FAQ for everything you need to know about the vulnerabilities themselves. We’ve cut through the technical jargon to explain what you need to know in clear, easy-to-read language. We’ve also created an overview of
how the Spectre CPU bug affects phones and tablets.
Read the entire article
How to protect your PC from the Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws on
PC World.