Attackers Spread Malware Via Fake Meltdown/Spectre Patches

[Lucian Armasu]

Attackers are starting to exploit the Meltdown and Spectre panic by sending people phishing emails via legitimate-looking sources and telling them to install fake Meltdown/Spectre patches.

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[bernicesmith]

Good discussion here. I have also read about different malware which seriously generate the irritating scenario on PC.