Intel may have dominated most of the news surrounding the kernel bug in processors, but it’s not just Windows and Macs that are at risk. In addition to Meltdown, there is also a “branch target injection” bug called Spectre that affects mobile ARM processors found in iOS and Android phones, tablets, and other devices that could also expose your data. Here’s everything we know about it so far.
This post has been updated with comments from Apple and Google.
[ Further reading: Meltdown and Spectre FAQ: Fix for Intel CPU flaws could slow down PCs and Macs ]
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