[PConline News] Over the past two days, Intel has been dealing with two major security vulnerabilities known as Meltdown and Spectre. These flaws have impacted nearly all of Intel's X86 processors over the past 20 years, affecting operating systems such as Windows, Linux, macOS, and even Android. What makes this situation worse is that the Meltdown vulnerability specifically targets Intel processors at the kernel level. Although Intel has also implicated AMD and ARM in the issue, both have pushed back—AMD clearly stating that their architecture is not vulnerable to Meltdown, while NVIDIA has also joined the conversation, claiming their GPU processors are unaffected. This security breach has seriously damaged Intel’s reputation as a secure processor provider. The fallout could include legal challenges and compensation claims. 2018 was already a tough year for Intel, and this incident only made things worse. As a result, Intel's stock dropped sharply, while competitors like AMD and NVIDIA saw their shares rise. AMD, due to its different architecture, was less affected, and NVIDIA, being a GPU-focused company, wasn't directly impacted by the X86-related issues. In response to the widespread concern, NVIDIA issued a statement on its official website, emphasizing that its core business revolves around GPU computing and that its products are not vulnerable to the Meltdown and Spectre flaws. They also announced updates to their GPU drivers to further minimize any potential impact. However, NVIDIA isn’t entirely out of the picture. While their GPU business remains safe, they still operate in the ARM processor space. Since the vulnerabilities also affect ARM-based chips, NVIDIA has conducted an analysis of which SoCs might be impacted and has taken necessary steps to address the issue. They recommend users check their product security pages for more information and updates. The scale of this security flaw has sparked a broader conversation about processor design and long-term security. It’s clear that no company is immune, and the industry will need to rethink how it approaches hardware-level vulnerabilities moving forward. YUEQING WEIMAI ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD , https://www.wmconnector.com