They did say that: > Intel and other technology companies have been made aware of new security research describing software analysis methods that, when used fo

They did say that: > Intel and other technology companies have been made aware of new security research describing software analysis methods that, when used for malicious purposes, have the potential to improperly gather sensitive data from computing devices that are operating as designed. > […] > Recent reports that these exploits are caused by a “bug” or a “flaw” and are unique to Intel products are incorrect. (https://newsroom.intel.com/news/intel-responds-to-security-research-findings/ https://newsroom.intel.com/news/intel-responds-to-security-r... ; emphasis mine.)