One of the ways the Spectre hardware bug can steal data from your computer is through JavaScript attacks launched from the browser. This is one of the reasons, in fact, that the majority of developers rushed to update their software.
Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Mozilla have all announced the necessary updates to protect browser users from Spectre attacks, but since full mitigation will take place at a later stage, users are recommended to enable Site Isolation.
Undoubtedly, running a secure browser is important these days, especially after the emergence of the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities.
If you're worried about whether your computer has fallen victim to these vulnerabilities, Chinese company Tencent promises to help you find out whether your browser is vulnerable to Spectre attacks or not. The service works on both desktop and mobile devices, so you can check your Windows, Linux, iPhone, and Android browser.
It is worth noting that according to the results of some tests, the most vulnerable browsers are Opera and Brave, while Chrome, Internet Samsung and Firefox are listed as safe.
On Windows, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox are protected against Spectre. iOS and macOS devices are also not at risk.
However, it is necessary for all users to install the available security updates for their devices, as most device manufacturers and software developers whose products may be affected by the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities have already sent updates.
