Spectra Meltdown is a security vulnerability that affected some class of processors such as Intel x86 microprocessors, IBM POWER processors, and some ARM-based microprocessors. The vulnerability allows rogue processes to read the system memory, even if it is not allowed to do so. This security risk affects several operating systems that power PCs, Mac, and mobile devices. This program is designed to check your PC to determine if it is vulnerable to the Spectra Meltdown vulnerability. The Microsoft-based procedure of checking the vulnerability status is complicated, it requires complicated inputs and configurations to get the results. However, the application inputs all the data for you automatically to check for the presence of the vulnerability on your computer.
If the application does not detect the flaw, then your computer is secure. In case the flaw is detected, you can simply trust your operating system developer to deploy the required patch for your device. Although attacks that exploit this vulnerability have not b reported, you must keep your system updated with the latest patches from your operating system vendor. Secondly, you can check with the manufacturer of your system BIOS and GPU. Some of them are rolling out updates as well.
Ashampoo Spectre Meltdown CPU Checker is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system. It is in security related category and is available to all software users as a free download.
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