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The site isn't loading, and there's no google cache yet. Does anyone have a rip or mirror?

wyldfire 9y ago
> Vulnerability of Speculative Processors to Cache Timing Side-Channel Mechanism > Updated on 03/Jan/2018 > Based on the recent research findings from Google on the potential new cache timing side-channels exploiting processor speculation, here is the latest information on possible Arm processors impacted and their potential mitigations. We will post any new research findings here as needed. > Cache timing side-channels are a well-understood concept in the area of security research and therefore not a new finding. However, this side-channel mechanism could enable someone to potentially extract some information that otherwise would not be accessible to software from processors that are performing as designed and not based on a flaw or bug. This is the issue addressed here and in the Cache Speculation Side-channels whitepaper. > It is important to note that this method is dependent on malware running locally which means it's imperative for users to practice good security hygiene by keeping their software up-to-date and avoid suspicious links or downloads. > The majority of Arm processors are not impacted by any variation of this side-channel speculation mechanism. A definitive list of the small subset of Arm-designed processors that are susceptible can be found below.
robxu9 9y ago
Site as an image: https://imgur.com/B15WzJZ https://imgur.com/B15WzJZ
Rebelgecko 9y ago
It loaded after a minute or two for me, but if that isn't working try this: http://archive.is/jVCwc http://archive.is/jVCwc
omeid2 9y ago
Fun fact: The website linked most probably runs on Intel CPUs as it seems to be hosted on Azure. Azure doesn't offer Ryzen VMs yet. And here is an archived link: http://archive.is/jVCwc http://archive.is/jVCwc
- sandworm101 9y ago
  I wonder if we will ever see a bug dangerous enough to cause clouds to shut down so many machines that it is impossible to get the word out about a fix.

> Vulnerability of Speculative Processors to Cache Timing Side-Channel Mechanism > Updated on 03/Jan/2018 > Based on the recent research findings from Google on the potential new cache timing side-channels exploiting processor speculation, here is the latest information on possible Arm processors impacted and their potential mitigations. We will post any new research findings here as needed. > Cache timing side-channels are a well-understood concept in the area of security research and therefore not a new finding. However, this side-channel mechanism could enable someone to potentially extract some information that otherwise would not be accessible to software from processors that are performing as designed and not based on a flaw or bug. This is the issue addressed here and in the Cache Speculation Side-channels whitepaper. > It is important to note that this method is dependent on malware running locally which means it's imperative for users to practice good security hygiene by keeping their software up-to-date and avoid suspicious links or downloads. > The majority of Arm processors are not impacted by any variation of this side-channel speculation mechanism. A definitive list of the small subset of Arm-designed processors that are susceptible can be found below.

robxu9 9y ago

Site as an image: https://imgur.com/B15WzJZ https://imgur.com/B15WzJZ

Rebelgecko 9y ago

It loaded after a minute or two for me, but if that isn't working try this: http://archive.is/jVCwc http://archive.is/jVCwc

omeid2 9y ago

Fun fact: The website linked most probably runs on Intel CPUs as it seems to be hosted on Azure. Azure doesn't offer Ryzen VMs yet. And here is an archived link: http://archive.is/jVCwc http://archive.is/jVCwc

sandworm101 9y ago
I wonder if we will ever see a bug dangerous enough to cause clouds to shut down so many machines that it is impossible to get the word out about a fix.