To The Community:
This Intel chip Hyperthreading threat is very critical.
It was found just a few days ago and could take Intel some time to produce a fix if they can.
There is no word yet if AMD chips hyperthreading is also compromised.
This flaw allows for an easily created exploit that will allow ALL Encrypted data and passwords to be accessed.
Please take this seriously.To disable this threat go into your BIOS and disable hyperthreading.
MikeMike
Ppl think that we are secure but once in a while these vulnerabilities come around leaving us more cautious about our privacy.
Wish they fix it soon.
I could see them doing both,
they have already destroyed their cpu's speed by ~60% with security patches, whats another 40%-60%
I can also see them not doing it and pulling a wordpress stunt and saying that its not SUPPOSED to be secure and it's working exactly how they want it to work and if you dont like it, just disable SMT
Matrix
Yeah, you are right. It might happen in both ways, as the speed up (SMT) it could come with some issues otherwise it would be enabled by default.
BTW Kore is gaining sustainable value in the couple of weeks. Nice.
There is any news that justifies this value increase?
Interesting.
Could you please point to a mini tutorial of how disable that function? is it enabled by default?
Hyperthreading is enabled by default.
Go to your BIOS...
Restart your computer.
Press F2, F8, F5, F10, F12 or the Delete Key to get into your BIOS.
Go to Hyperthreading usually found in Advanced Options and Disable it.
You may have to go into another section to see the list that includes the Hyperthreading option.
Go to YouTube and search for:
Access BIOS
There are many videos on it but here is a typical one for F10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCk8nhu45jYHere is one on old multicore and Hyperthreading:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz_epYsJLvsUse arrow keys and enter key to navigate and change.
Press F10 to Save/Exit and Y to confirm.
You computer will then boot to OS as usual.
If you make a mistake anywhere select N after F10
Your computer will boot to OS and will not save any mistakes you made.
You could also search for your particular laptop or desktop.
It is also in your Manuel if you have access to it.
BE CAREFUL!!!
MikeMike