https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/03/busin...v=top-news

Two major microprocessor chip flaws have been discovered, allowing hackers access.

"Computer security experts have discovered two major security flaws in the microprocessors inside nearly all of the world’s computers.
The two problems, called Meltdown and Spectre, could allow hackers to steal the entire memory contents of computers, including mobile devices, personal computers and servers running in so-called cloud computer...."

Saw that on a business show this morning. I think they said the Intel chief dumped a lot of stock when he learned of this, but the news had not been made public yet. Not sure if that is correct because I was busy doing something else.

(01-04-2018 09:45 AM)usmbacker Wrote:  Saw that on a business show this morning. I think they said the Intel chief dumped a lot of stock when he learned of this, but the news had not been made public yet. Not sure if that is correct because I was only busy doing something else.

If true the SEC will be knocking on his door. Soon.

It wouldnt affect IBM Power systems, especially those running the IBM I for the Cloud.

I wouldnt host any of my systems on the cloud that was not IBM I based. Both due to security and uptime.

I have no idea why I don't upload to the clouds..... /sarc

that schema was always a disaster waiting to happen.....

this should surprise no one....

one should also realize this site is not secure.....

(01-04-2018 09:54 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  I have no idea why I don't upload to the clouds..... /sarc

that schema was always a disaster waiting to happen.....

this should surprise no one....

one should also realize this site is not secure.....

So Stink you are saying the Russians are here too....

(01-04-2018 09:50 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(01-04-2018 09:45 AM)usmbacker Wrote:  Saw that on a business show this morning. I think they said the Intel chief dumped a lot of stock when he learned of this, but the news had not been made public yet. Not sure if that is correct because I was only busy doing something else.

If true the SEC will be knocking on his door. Soon.

It is true, but seems as if he will get away with it. Intel claims the bad news had nothing to do with his sale of stocks. Yea, just a coincidence I am sure....

Intel CEO sold millions in stock after company was informed of vulnerability, before disclosure

(01-04-2018 10:02 AM)usmbacker Wrote:  

(01-04-2018 09:54 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  I have no idea why I don't upload to the clouds..... /sarc

that schema was always a disaster waiting to happen.....

this should surprise no one....

one should also realize this site is not secure.....

So Stink you are saying the Russians are here too....

of course....they simply don't care