Monday, January 17, 2022

Intel Stops 11th, 12th-gen CPUs From Playing 4K Blu-rays

I guess Intel finds security is more important than the ability to play 4K Blu-rays.

SGX is exclusively Intel, meaning developers need to design specifically with SGX in mind, as opposed to other competitor systems. Over the lifespan of SGX, several vulnerabilities were found within the security extension that allowed for various attacks including malware, allowing hackers to disrupt PC systems that featured Intel SGX.