2 How Apple and Others Are Proceeding
One of the primary issues with Spectre and Meltdown is that they exploit design decisions that were made to increase computer performance. Put simply, the way that we design computer processors allows for these exploits. And, in turn, attempting to fix the exploits could very well result in slower performance on a wide range of devices.
So while most major electronics makers — including Intel and Apple — are already issuing software updates and patches to mitigate the vulnerabilities, the implications could be wide-ranging. In fact, both exploits could change the way that companies design future processors and other computer hardware. For security researchers and tech companies alike, a great deal of work lies ahead.