Computer warning: Hidden flaws are putting devices at risk of being hacked

David Fitzsimons
Updated January 9 2018 - 3:40pm, first published 3:00pm
COMPLEX THREAT: Need a Nerd? manager Adam Soar said the security flaws could potentially affect most computer users. Photo: ANDREW MURRAY 0105amnerd2
COMPLEX THREAT: Need a Nerd? manager Adam Soar said the security flaws could potentially affect most computer users. Photo: ANDREW MURRAY 0105amnerd2

A pair of security flaws, named Meltdown and Spectre, could let hackers steal sensitive information from most computers, phones and laptops without the owner realising.

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David Fitzsimons

I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter.

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