Meltdown and Spectre vulnerability information page.

[BlueTesta]

A collection of Information About the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerability.



Reading

Meltdown and Spectre information website.
 - Questions & Answers
 - Can I see Meltdown in action?
 - Where can I find official infos/security advisories of involved/affected companies?
https://spectreattack.com/


Tool

A free tool to check your current Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerability Status. (126KB)
InSpectre Release #6
https://www.grc.com/inspectre.htm


Videos

Spectre attack explained like you're five.    By Jad Joubran (3.41 Min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3-xCvzBjGs

Meltdown and Spectre in 3 Minutes.    By Red Hat Videos (3 Min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syAdX44pokE

CPU Security Flaws: Meltdown and Spectre.    By TWiT Netcast Network (16 Min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egSaz6gmyzw

Spectre and Meltdown attacks explained understandably.    By Ymir Vigfusson (16.18 Min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgAN4w7LH2o

Spectre & Meltdown: What You Need to Know.    By ExplainingComputers (17.12 Min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O3mRwJeqs0

Myths About Meltdown & Spectre: Expert Interviews.    By Gamers Nexus (22 min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3j0C-KKG9E


Video, Fix/How to Guide

Meltdown & Spectre FIXED / How-To Guide + Detection Tool.    By Tech Deals (9,31 Min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgHEpiIcI4o

[BlueTesta]

Do No install Spectre BIOS Updates, Dell Says
"Dell says the problem resides in the security updates shipped by Intel and included in its own firmware updates, which could cause reboot issues and system freezes. The company has already pulled the affected BIOS updates, as it’s working on new versions to address the problems."
http://news.softpedia.com/news/do-no-install-spectre-bios-updates-dell-says-519525.shtml


HP Pulls Spectre Security Update Due to Intel Bug
"Intel has recently confirmed that its Spectre (Variant 2) patch could cause system reboots and other issues on computers installing it, and the company recommended against installing it until a workaround is provided."
http://news.softpedia.com/news/hp-pulls-spectre-security-update-due-to-intel-bug-519530.shtml


Intel Blows their Spectre Fix.    By TWiT Netcast Network (17.10 Min)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGLm5I9Pspg