Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple chip leaks secret encryption keys

[vegetassj4]

Sigh...

Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple chip leaks secret encryption keys

Fixing newly discovered side channel will likely take a major toll on performance.

arstechnica.com

 

[chabig]

Yes. They found a flaw. This quote from one of the comments applies, “…finding a flaw doesn't necessarily mean the barn door is open.”

 

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