# Linus Torvalds Calls Out Faulty Hardware and CPU Security Risks! ⚠️

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/linus-torvalds-calls-out-faulty-hardware-and-cpu-security-risks/294189>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** hacking\
**Created:** [October 22, 2024, 2:24am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/linus-torvalds-calls-out-faulty-hardware-and-cpu-security-risks/294189 "2024-10-22T02:24:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 22, 2024, 2:24am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/linus-torvalds-calls-out-faulty-hardware-and-cpu-security-risks/294189/1 "2024-10-22T02:24:10Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Torvalds’ Frustration**  
Linus Torvalds expresses his discontent with the reliability of modern computer hardware and the associated security risks.

2. **Concerns Over CPU Attacks**  
He specifically points out the potential for CPU attacks that, although theoretical, could have serious implications if they occur.

3. **Call for Accountability**  
Torvalds urges hardware manufacturers to own up to their faults instead of blaming others for the issues caused by their products.

4. **Rising Costs of Workarounds**  
He notes that the measures taken to address these security vulnerabilities are becoming increasingly expensive in terms of CPU performance.

5. **Impact on Users**  
Torvalds emphasizes that these hardware issues affect the entire tech community and stresses the importance of improving hardware standards.

**Read more at:** [Phoronix](https://www.phoronix.com/news/Torvalds-Frustrated-Buggy-HW)