Intel's unfixable chip flaw could give hackers access to encrypted data

Intel chips released in the last five years contain a severe hardware security flaw that would allow hackers to bypass encryption. A software patch will not suffice to permanently fix the problem. Instead, an upgrade to a next-gen Intel chip and an audit of existing hardware are advised. This kind of vulnerability can be likened with a backdoor in encryption. Visit BGR's homepage for more stories. Intelligence agencies and the tech sector have been debating encryption for a few years now. Spy ag...