meltdown and spectre vulnerabilities
Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities are two distinct security flaws that affect computer processors. Meltdown primarily targets Intel processors, while Spectre affects a wider range of CPUs. These vulnerabilities allow malicious programs to access sensitive data present in the computer's memory. By exploiting these weaknesses, attackers can potentially retrieve passwords, encryption keys, and other confidential information from the affected devices.
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