{"id":"f-80ae245e0c-c5cd178e-7c10-59ad-9222-f1062a311aaa","title":"Intel-Powered PCs Facing High Security Risk; Indian Govt Issues Major Alert For Users","description":"Intel is powering millions of PCs in the market and the list of processors affected by the latest risk is worth a read.","timestamp":1773579120,"category":"technology","headline":"Intel-Powered PCs Facing High Security Risk; Indian Govt Issues Major Alert For Users","modifiedHeadline":"Intel PCs: India Issues Security Alert","subCategories":["scid_703cc8a0"],"subcategoriesName":["IT"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"7b48871c-c993-4956-b43d-6f46f8e1b036","bundleTitle":"Today In India","cardData":null},"iabCategoryId":"618","iabCategoryName":"Information and Network Security","fcSummary":"the indian government has cautioned pc users about significant security risks affecting intel-powered laptops and machines. cert-in highlighted vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to gain control, steal data, and cause instability. the alert impacts a wide range of intel processors, including core ultra, xeon, atom, and more, posing a concern for both personal and enterprise users. immediate action is advised.","summary":"India warns PC users of high security risk in Intel processors. Hackers could gain control & steal data. Update now!","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/news/IN/en/news18/f-80ae245e0c-c5cd178e-7c10-59ad-9222-f1062a311aaa","sourceUrl":"https://www.news18.com/tech/intel-powered-pcs-facing-high-security-risk-indian-govt-issues-major-alert-for-users-ws-l-9957892.html","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/uhc-7UuGQ6M0.webp","content":"

The Indian government has warned millions of PC users in the country about a high security risk for Intel-powered laptops, machines and more. The alert comes via the Indian Computer Emergency Response

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Team or CERT-In this week and talks about multiple vulnerabilities which Intel has also issued with a range of security advisories that needs to be addressed immediately.

The fact that you have Intel processors facing these risks directly makes it a concern for anyone using PCs with its hardware or even the brands that sell Intel-powered devices in the market. \n

Intel Security Warning: What We Know

The CERT-In warning basically states the issues facing Intel processors and lists down the models that are affected. “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Intel Products, which could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges and obtain sensitive information on the targeted system,” bulletin says.

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The risks can be catastrophic as hackers can bypass the issues to take full control of the affected systems, cause device instability and even steal information from targeted users. Here is a list of the Intel processors that have been affected:

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors Series 2
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors Series 1
Intel® Xeon® E processor family
Intel Core® Processors
Intel® Xeon® 6
Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor family
Intel® Atom® Processors P6000
Intel ® Xeon ® Scalable Processors
Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors
Intel® Xeon® W Processor Family
Intel® Xeon® W processor 2200 series
Intel® Core™ X-series processor
Intel® Xeon® E Processors
Intel® Atom® Processors
Intel Atom® Processor X Series
Intel® Core™ Processor Family
Intel® Core™ Processors
Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor
Intel® Xeon® W processor 3100 series
Intel® Xeon® W processor 2100 series
Intel® Xeon® Processor D Family
Intel Atom® C5000 and P5000 Product Family
Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Intel® Xeon® Processor E7 v3 Family
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5 v4 Family
Intel® Atom® C processor Family
Intel® Xeon® D processor family
Intel® Xeon® Processor D NS Family

Going by the list you can see both personal and enterprise versions of Intel processors are in the firing line. You have some of the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, as well as the Atom series and even the Xeon lineup. That covers a huge chunk of PCs in operation out there, so it is hardly surprising that Intel has issued multiple security notes.

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Intel-Powered PCs Facing High Security Risk; Indian Govt Issues Major Alert For Users

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