Microsoft releases the new microcodes through windows update

Microsoft has officially released its new microcodes, to protect users of its operating system from Specter and Meltdown vulnerabilities, through the Windows Update platform.

Specter and Meltdown mitigating microcodes already on Windows Update

Intel continues to implement the mitigations for Specter and Meltdown in its processors, this is a fairly expensive process, since it involves working together with the motherboard manufacturers, and it would not be possible for all users, hence the importance of developers Software users also take measures, since mitigating these vulnerabilities is much easier at the software level.

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Therefore, it is clear that the software will have to be in charge of protecting the majority of users from these serious security problems. Microsoft has already begun to distribute, through Windows Update, its microcode that is responsible for protecting users. Those of Redmond have been working together with the main developers of antivirus software, to avoid problems with the installation of the patches.

Windows 10 users on their 1709 build can now access security patches for Skylake, Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake processors, Microsoft is already working to bring these security updates to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 operating systems as much soon as posible.

More updates will arrive in the future to add mitigations to more Intel processors, hoping to cover all affected processors in no time. Microsoft recommends that all Windows 10 users update their operating system to version 1079, the latest and most secure version.

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