Security Flaw Chips Away at Intel

The transcript discusses a vulnerability discovered by Google and academic researchers affecting Intel chips. Initially, the tech industry aimed to fix the issue before public disclosure, but news leaked, causing a scramble. Legal and regulatory concerns arise due to the potential for class action lawsuits and the power held by a few companies. Although no exploitation has been reported, the flaw could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. Intel claims no significant financial impact, despite past recalls and patches. The timing of a large stock sale by Intel's CEO raises questions, though it was part of a pre-announced plan.

When did Google and academic researchers first identify the potential security issue?

• At the beginning of last year

• In the middle of last year

• At the end of last year

• At the start of this year

What was the initial plan after discovering the security flaw?

• To fix it quietly and then announce

• To immediately inform the public

• To ignore the issue

• To sell affected products quickly

What is the main concern regarding the security flaw?

• It causes computers to crash frequently

• It slows down computer performance

• It allows unauthorized access to sensitive data

• It has already been exploited widely

How does Intel describe the security flaw in terms of financial impact?

• It will lead to a major lawsuit

• It will have a significant financial impact

• It will not have a significant financial impact

• It will require a recall of chips

What was controversial about Intel CEO's stock sale?

• It was done after the flaw was fixed

• It was a regularly announced plan

• It was done without any prior plan

• It was a small, insignificant sale