Intel Bug Issue

icutthraot_tc · Jan 6, 2018

So, I heard that Intel's CPUs have an issue that I haven't worked it out yet and I want someone explain to me with very simple words what's the issue and if my security is "in danger" and my accounts and passwords and all that stuff. Also, I want to know if this issue exists in Pentium G4560 or if it exists it's so small that will not affect me or my chipset and my perfomance in general.

THANK YOU GUYS

Paul NZ · Jan 6, 2018

https://www.wired.com/story/meltdown-and-spectre-vulnerability-fix/

mazboy · Jan 6, 2018

Bad news: it affects every CPU, and everyone, in the world. Good news: everyone is supplying patches to make it all better. Make sure you check for updates every day for a while.

The reality: Don't lose sleep over this. No one wants what's on your computer, and, if you are careful, run a viable security suite, and don't download iffy apps and gifs and such, you won't have a problem. It appears that in order to use the latest flaw, a hacker has to have access to your computer before he can exploit it.

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/meltdown-spectre-exploits-intel-amd-arm-nvidia,36219.html

icutthraot_tc · Jan 6, 2018

mazboy :

Thank you, but you mean windows updates or chipset updates ? Could you suggest a security suit? And what's an iffy or gif app ?

icutthraot_tc · Jan 6, 2018

Paul NZ :

Thanks

Paul NZ · Jan 6, 2018

Dont click or download anything dodgy

Altho if the mobo is an ASUS, I wouldnt hold my breath waiting for them to update their BIOS's

They cant even fix their TPM 2 module problem

icutthraot_tc · Jan 6, 2018

Paul NZ :

So, if I go with Gigabyte will I be okay? And you have to update the BIOS as well to fix the issue ?

Paul NZ · Jan 6, 2018

It affects ALL Intel CPU's and probably AMD CPU's. So it doesnt mater what you get

icutthraot_tc · Jan 6, 2018

Paul NZ :

Do I have to update BIOS to patch the issue ?

Paul NZ · Jan 6, 2018

Well if there is an update that fixes it. This also affects browsers. So make sure you update your browser too

There is also a windows update that fixes it (well so MS say)

icutthraot_tc · Jan 7, 2018

Paul NZ :

Okay, so if Gigabyte announces that the new BIOS is patching the bug I will download it right ?

Paul NZ · Jan 7, 2018

Yup, if the update says it fixes this meltdown whatever it's called

icutthraot_tc · Jan 7, 2018

Paul NZ :

Ok thank you very much !

icutthraot_tc · Jan 7, 2018

Paul NZ :

Also, should I buy an Intel CPU or go for AMD ?

Paul NZ · Jan 7, 2018

Depends which one you can afford. I've never built an AMD system myself. Only Intel

mazboy · Jan 7, 2018

I own stock in both companies, so either one...

icutthraot_tc · Jan 8, 2018

Paul NZ :

Thanks

icutthraot_tc · Jan 8, 2018

mazboy :

okay

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