Researchers disclose new remote attack method for extracting data from Intel CPUs using a power monitor interface, with Linux most at risk; Intel issues patches (Catalin Cimpanu/ZDNet)

Catalin Cimpanu / ZDNet:
Researchers disclose new remote attack method for extracting data from Intel CPUs using a power monitor interface, with Linux most at risk; Intel issues patches  —  Intel has released microcode updates today to prevent attackers from abusing the Intel RAPL mechanism to steal sensitive data from its CPUs.

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