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'GhostRace' Speculative Execution Attack Impacts All CPU, OS Vendors

Researchers at IBM and VU Amsterdam have developed a new attack that exploits speculative execution mechanisms in modern computer processors to bypass checks in operating systems against what are ...
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ASRock releases new firmware for AMD 800-series motherboards to 'enhance CPU operating stability' — update may address the AM5 burning socket crisis

ASRock has released a new firmware update, version 3.40, for its AMD 800-series motherboards. One of the changelog entries mentions improving processor operating stability, which might be connected to ...
International Business Times

New Intel CPU Vulnerability Could Break Algorithms, Steal Data, Reveal Secret

Researchers recently discovered an Intel CPU vulnerability Plundervolt tweaks voltage and frequency of Intel CPUs The latest Intel CPU vulnerability could steal and expose data Three different ...
ZDNet

Dell updates thermal algorithms in response to CPU throttling concerns

In response to customer concerns about CPU throttling in Latitude-series laptops, Dell on Wednesday announced that there was no inherent flaw in the computers, but said it has tweaked thermal ...