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New Intel CPU flaws leak sensitive data from privileged memory
A new “Branch Privilege Injection” flaw in all modern Intel CPUs allows attackers to leak sensitive data from memory regions allocated to privileged software like the operating system kernel. Typically, these regions are populated with information like passwords, cryptographic keys, memory of other processes, and kernel data structures, so protecting them from leakage is crucial. According to ETH […]
AMD fixes bug that lets hackers load malicious microcode patches
AMD has released mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited to load malicious CPU microcode on unpatched devices. The security flaw (CVE-2024-56161) is caused by an improper signature verification weakness in AMD’s CPU ROM microcode patch loader. Attackers with local administrator privileges can exploit this weakness, resulting in the loss […]
New Apple CPU side-channel attacks steal data from browsers
A team of security researchers has disclosed new side-channel vulnerabilities in modern Apple processors that could steal sensitive information from web browsers. The Georgia Institute of Technology and Ruhr University Bochum researchers, who presented another attack dubbed ‘iLeakage’ in October 2023, presented their new findings in two separate papers, namely FLOP and SLAP, which show distinct flaws […]
CPU Cores Explained: The Key to Better Performance and Multitasking
CPU cores form the heart of modern computer processors. They are the essential components that handle tasks and calculations within a central processing unit (CPU). Each core acts as an independent processor, allowing multiple operations to run simultaneously. This capability enables faster performance and smoother multitasking on computers and devices. The number of cores in a CPU […]
How to Easily Check and Monitor CPU Temp
Keeping your computer’s CPU temperature in check is crucial for optimal performance and longevity. You can easily monitor CPU temps using built-in tools or free software like Core Temp or NZXT’s CAM. These programs show real-time temperature readings for each processor core, helping you spot potential overheating issues. Knowing your CPU’s temperature lets you take action if it runs too […]
Do temps matter no more? Next-gen Intel desktop CPUs might run as hot as Meteor Lake laptop chips
Desktop CPUs can get pretty hot already, whether we’re talking AMD or Intel, which probably goes some way towards explaining the seemingly increasing prevalence of AIO cooling compared to air cooling. I’ve come to accept that CPUs are getting hotter, and so be it. So color me unphased by the recent rumour that next-gen Intel desktop CPUs […]
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs rumoured to be remarkably cheaper than Zen 4
Alleged prices of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 desktop processors have leaked online. The top-spec models will be $150 cheaper than their Zen 4 predecessors and hit shelves on July 31. AMD revealed just about everything one needs to know about its Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 CPUs, except for one key component: price. A new […]
Ryzen 9 7950X3D, AMD’s top gaming CPU, hits all-time low price
What’s the fastest CPU for gaming on the market today? On our GPU hierarchy, we rate the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D as fastest. But, in AMD’s product stack, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D is the top dog and it came out a barely-perceptible 4 fps behind the 7800X3D on our tests. In addition to gaming prowess, […]
Intel’s 14th Gen & 13th Gen CPU Instability Issues Forces Game Studio “Alderon Games” To Switch To AMD, Advises Customers The Same
Intel’s 14th Gen & 13th Gen CPU gaming instability issues have now started to plague game developers, as the team at Alderon Games reveals its troublesome experience using these chips. Intel’s 14th & 13th Gen CPU Gaming Instability Issues Have Stirred A New Problem In The Markets; Consumers Start Opting For Alternatives Such As AMD […]
Intel’s Arrow Lake-S rumored for December launch
Just a couple of weeks ago we reported that Intel was on-track to launch its codenamed Lunar Lake-V platform for laptops in September and then start sales of unlocked codenamed Arrow Lake-S processors for desktop computers in October. Today, a new rumor emerged that Intel’s Arrow Lake-S will only be available for sale this December, […]