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[Solved] Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws

(@davelewis)
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How to protect against the Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws?

Topic starter Posted : January 9, 2018 5:50 am
(@claudetaylor)
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Here is a quick step-by-step checklist to stay protected against Meltdown and Spectre Attack

  • Update your operating system
  • Check for firmware updates
  • Update your web browser
  • Keep your anti-virus program active
Posted : January 9, 2018 6:18 am
(@evawiseman)
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Meltdown is a severe CPU flaw happened, Microsoft is providing patches to fix the issue. 

Posted : January 17, 2018 8:08 am
(@kerrymccranor)
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Already Microsoft is finding a fix to resolve Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws. What you can do is to have your security software updated in order to prevent your device against major security attacks!

Posted : January 17, 2018 9:50 am
(@jamesfrederick)
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For now there is no full information or resource available.

But,

Make sure your browser is up to date.
Make sure you update your security software.

Posted : January 23, 2018 12:56 pm
(@henry-j)
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Install and Fix security Patches for Windows.

If you are running Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall Creators Update), the patch you need is labeled Security Update for Windows (KB4056892).
For older versions of Windows 10, here are the patch numbers:

Windows 10 version 1703 (Creators Update): KB4056891
Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary Update): KB4056890
Windows 10 version 1511 (November Update): KB4056888
Windows 10 version 1507 (Initial Release): KB4056893

Posted : January 25, 2018 10:14 am
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