With WPA3, Wi-Fi security is about to get a lot tougher | ZDNet
Finally, a security reprieve for open Wi-Fi hotspot users.
Source: With WPA3, Wi-Fi security is about to get a lot tougher | ZDNet
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Microsoft pausing the rollout of Spectre and Meltdown patches to AMD systems
Following reports that its Spectre and Meltdown fixes were leaving some AMD systems unbootable, Microsoft has stopped the patches from rolling out to certain devices. The company is blaming AMDR…
Source: Microsoft pausing the rollout of Spectre and Meltdown patches to AMD systems
Intel Says CEO Dumping Tons of Stock Last Year ‘Unrelated’ to Big Security Exploit
Late last year, the CEO of Intel sold millions of dollars in company stock, as CEOs often do. The sale appears to have occurred while developers were reportedly rushing to fix a major security flaw affecting Intel processors made in the last decade.
Source: Intel Says CEO Dumping Tons of Stock Last Year ‘Unrelated’ to Big Security Exploit
HP Recalls Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Consumers should immediately visit www.HP.com/go/batteryprogram2018 to see if their battery is included in the recall and for instructions on how to enable “Battery Safety Mode” if their battery is included in the recall. The website provides consumers instructions on how to initiate the validation utility to check their battery and what to download if their battery is included in the recall. These batteries are not customer-replaceable. HP will provide free battery replacement services by an authorized technician.
Source: HP Recalls Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards