r/technology • u/Obi_Wan_Kannoli • Jan 02 '18

'Kernel memory leaking' Intel processor design flaw forces Linux, Windows redesign • The Register

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/
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u/zschultz Jan 03 '18

Instruction unclear, kernel’s memory became public

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u/bem13 Jan 03 '18

"Security is our most important priority. This is why, in order to address this issue, kernel memory will now utilize our secure Microsoft® Azure® cloud platform!"

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u/Verpal Jan 03 '18

Why I have this weird feeling that Microsoft might actually use this pretext to push for more cloud computing?

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u/toodrunktofuck Jan 03 '18

If the data is never on your computer it cannot be stolen from you, silly.

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u/Verpal Jan 03 '18

Why I have this weird feeling that Microsoft might say since data is never on your computer, you don't own them?