What You Need to Know About the Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities That Affect Nearly Every Computer. January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 Admin Meltdown and Spectre take advantage of the way the processors in phones, computers, and servers operate. We’ll give it to you straight: There is bad news and good news about Meltdown and Spectre, the two new computer vulnerabilities. Sign up here to receive morning updates, plus breaking news, and special offers CONFIRM You have Successfully Subscribed!