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AMD admits Zen 3 processors are vulnerable to Spectre-like side-channel attack Team Red’s PSF feature can be exploited by hackers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMDhas admitted thatZen 3processors, such as theRyzen 5000CPU series, are vulnerable to a side-channel exploit that’s similar to theSpectre flawthat previously impacted a number ofIntel processors. The vulnerability relates to a new featureAMDintroduced with Zen 3 called Predictive Store Forwarding (PSF), which is hardware-based micro-architectural optimization designed to improve the performance of code execution by predicting dependencies between loads and stores....

AMD Threadripper 5000 CPUs might not be arriving until August Rumor claims a launch is still some way off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMDis reportedly gearing up to launch its next-generation Ryzen Threadripper 5000 CPUs in August. AMD’sZen 3architecture can already be found in desktop PCs,laptopsand servers, but it has yet to make its way to the high-end desktop (HEDT) market....

Arch Linux looks to make installation nice and simple The Python-based official guided installer will lower the barrier of entry to the popular distro When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arch Linux releases starting this month will include a guided installer, the company has revealed. This is a welcome change for Arch Linux that has a rather convoluted installation process, which has given rise to a stream ofArch-based distrosthat are easier to install....

TechRadar Verdict Bold styling makes the Biktrix Juggernaut Classic stand out from the crowd. Its chunky rubber tyres and a plentiful supply of power from the sizeable battery pack delivers a comfortable ride and provides sprightly performance in equal measure too. The design and build also means the Juggernaut is well suited to larger cyclists, although considering its robust construction this is an e-bike that’s also highly manouverable. A rock-solid all-rounder....

TechRadar Verdict The Dell XPS 8940 Special Edition desktop PC matches a highly customizable system across a wide range of price points with a solid build, compact form factor, and and gorgeous design. This is a Dell desktop PC at its best. Gorgeous design Affordable extry-level build Powerful high-end build DVD or Blu-Ray drive option Best configuration is expensive Keyboard/Mouse are basic Not available in the UK/AU Cards larger than RTX 3070 won’t fit...

Github may have been infiltrated to run cryptominers Attacks can be traced back to November 2020 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Security researchers have uncovered a massivecryptocurrencymining operation that abuses GitHub’s automated controls. According to reports, the popularopen sourcecode repository is “actively investigating” the reported incidents. The attacks are reportedly targeted at GitHub repositories that have enabled a feature known as GitHub Actions....

How concerned should you be about deepfake fraud? Should you be about deepfake fraud? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deepfakes have catapulted from a niche interest into to a mainstream phenomenon. From Channel 4’s “Alternative Christmas Message” to the viral “Tom Cruise TikTok videos”, the amazing quality of digital manipulations is now well understood by the general public....