Microprocessor Security Flaws In Singapore Computing Devices Practically the entire tech world was shook, when US security researchers highlighted massive security flaws due to bugs in major microprocessor brands on Wednesday (3 Jan). Vulnerabilities that might allow hackers to steal sensitive information – like passwords, personal photos and emails – from virtually every computing device known to man. *immediately tries to reset password* Source Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team (SingCERT) has issued an advisory on Thursday (4 Jan) that devices in Singapore may be affected as well. Here’s the lowdown on what you can do to save your device. We’ve also included what’s entirely out of your control. A public Spectre and global Meltdown SingCERT highlighted two “critical vulnerabilities”, aptly named Meltdown and Spectre, that will affect all of the following devices and services: Desktop Computers Smartphones Tablets Cloud Computing Services The security vulnerabilities identified may “enable attackers to steal any data processed by the computer”. Most importantly, SingCERT warned, Successful exploit on vulnerable CPUs could allow attackers to read and access confidential information. Confidential information like passwords, cryptographic keys, personal photos, emails or any other data on your PC or apps. Malicious hackers can then use this data to […]
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