Tech experts reveal vulnerabilities in computer security systems. That could open up a weakness for espioners to access personal data on nearly any device with chips from giants Intel, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) and ARM Holdings.
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich told สล็อต CNBC that telephones, computers. And other equipment Different will be affected in any way depending on the type of device.
Intel and AMD said the issue was not a fault in the defense design. But consumers have to download or update software to fix any vulnerabilities.
The issue was detected by researchers working on the Google Project Zero, which has a network of partnerships with international scholars and technology developers.
There are two types of vulnerabilities that have been detected. The first flaw, called 'Meltdown', affected Intel's computer chips, which could allow hackers to steal sensitive user data and passwords.
A second flaw, called 'Specter', affects AMD and ARM chips. This anomaly allows hackers to deceive the software. And enabling the software to disclose user sensitive information
Researchers who uncovered both types of weaknesses say Apple and Microsoft, which use the affected company's chips. Have already prepared a way to fill the gaps For a bug called 'Meltdown'
A Microsoft representative declined to comment on the matter, and Apple has yet to respond to additional inquiries from Reuters.
Daniel Gruss, one of the Graz University of Technology researchers who discovered the Meltdown problem, said the problem could be one of the biggest serious problems in computer programming.
He said the 'Meltdown' was a more serious short-term defect. But there is a relatively simpler solution compared to 'Spectre', because 'Specter' creates a broader problem that can cause long-term turbulence. And the solution to close the weakness is harder than 'Meltdown'.
Affected ARM spokesman Phil Hughes said the company had shared information and technology to close vulnerabilities with companies it involved in. Including several smartphone manufacturers
AMD said there was technology to fix vulnerabilities in the company's chips. And the company believes that AMD's products pose little or no risk of current defect.
Google said that smartphones running the Android operating system updated with the latest security software. Will be blocked from this problem
Which Gmail users do not need to do any additional work. But Chrome browser, Chromebook and Google Cloud users need to update the software.