The Spectre

The Spectre is a computer security vulnerability discovered in 2018 that affects modern microprocessors. It allows harmful software to trick a computer into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords and personal data. Unlike traditional bugs that work through faulty programming, Spectre exploits the way processors predict and execute instructions quickly. This makes it challenging to protect against since it impacts many devices, including computers, smartphones, and cloud services. Various patches and hardware updates have been developed to mitigate its risks, but it highlights the importance of security in computing technology.