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Meltdown and Spectre: Quick Heal compatibility update

January 9, 2018 admin CPU vulnerabilities, malware, meltdown, microsoft windows, Security, Security patch, spectre

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 12:15:27 +0000

This is an important advisory for our readers about the recently discovered CPU exploits called Meltdown and Spectre. Product Compatibility: Microsoft had requested security ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) to perform testing with the January 3 update in order to ensure their products are compatible with the Microsoft update. Based on the…

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What do we need to know about the CPU exploits Meltdown and Spectre?

January 9, 2018 admin CPU vulnerabilities, Cyber safety, malware, Meltdown and Spectre, microsoft windows, Security, Security patch

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:02:09 +0000

What exactly is a vulnerability? A security vulnerability (also known as a security hole) is a security flaw detected in a product that may leave it open to hackers and malware. Using such vulnerabilities, attackers can exploit the affected system/product for their profit in various ways. What is an exploit? Exploits…

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What do we need to know about the CPU vulnerabilities Meltdown and Spectre?

January 4, 2018 admin CPU vulnerabilities, Cyber safety, malware, Meltdown and Spectre, microsoft windows, Security, Security patch

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:02:09 +0000