Your desktop or laptop computer is probably affected by the Intel flawSTUFF Millions of computers are affected by a flaw in Intel processors. Intel has admitted that hackers could exploit a feature in its processors to steal information, including passwords, held in computer memories. READ MORE: Intel flaw will slow most computers sold in the last 10 yearsI own a computer, am I affected? All 64-bit Intel processors are vulnerable to the exploit, so anyone who bought a desktop or laptop computer using an Intel central processing unit (CPU) in about the last 10 years, or who uses one at work, will be impacted. Intel has said the vulnerability is not a "flaw" in its product and that the chips are running as designed.

Source: Stuff January 04, 2018 03:56 UTC