New speculative execution hack can expose passwords and other sensitive data on Apple SoCs
There's an "unstable" fix for macOS, but iPhones and iPads are limited to lockdown mode or disabled JavaScript
You've probably seen our coverage and tests over the past few weeks on the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, or more specifically the performance drops you can expect from the patches that address these issues. We've already covered what you can expect on modern desktop systems, however today we'll be diving into the mobile side of things to see how Meltdown and Spectre patches affect ultraportable laptops.