[ImJustAnotherOkie]

The cat is officially out of the bag. In essence some Antivirus makers are taking advantage of the bug. This implies that it's been going on for a long time.

For cynics like me this is just another case of a "Back Door" gone bad.

Some Antivirus programs are giving BSOD which happens now when User Programs access System Memory.

[TheStickman]

ping to ya.

Perhaps this is the reason malwarebytes started acting up?

[robroys woman]

I would not be surprised if this was just fake news to get people to dump their old PC’s.

Meanwhile, I’m all AMD except for one old Pentium recording studio computer that never sees the internet. So I’m good...

[DJ Frisat]

Microsoft says it was necessary to delay the update on these systems to avoid Blue Screen of Death errors that would leave the device unable to boot.

Ah, 'fail-safe' -- can't boot, won't be exploited whilst online. At least, you'll have a secure doorstop...

[ConservativeMind]

It does not necessarily follow that any program is using the vulnerability.

This issue could be with what the antivirus programs prevent in the form of changes by Windows, of which the latest patches may address microcode updates Microsoft would never put on a system (usually separate BIOS or Intel update), because they may have to go on before Microsoft can safely reference them.

[fella]

It’s the Russians trying to get Hitlery.

[factoryrat]

Are any of these “vulnerabilities” actually being exploited as of this date? And by whom?

Or is this an attempt by the chip makers and OS firms to force some hardware/software turnover through scare tactics?

How many of these “vulnerabilities” are actually discovered outside of an OEM R&D department?

[Kent C]

Somewhat off topic but the Windows “Creator” update in November, knocks out sleep mode where coming out of sleep turns off the computer. Many threads on this at MS but no real solutions.

[publius911]

Emergency Windows Meltdown patch may be incompatible with your PC.

Typical Microshaft business practice.<>How can I know if my particular Win10 laptop and desktop are vulnerable or infected?

[dfwgator]

And they want driverless cars that rely on these chips?

[Keen-Minded]

What is the Microsoft patch number?

[Sergio]

bkmk