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Daily Record
13 hours ago
- Daily Record
Lenovo IdeaPad laptop praised for everyday use and affordable price
This Windows laptop will make school or homework a breeze, with a tasty discount too Choosing a new laptop can be tricky when there are so many out there. The first step is deciding what you're going to use it for and the second is often how much you want to spend. If you're looking for an affordable laptop for school or homework, or light computing, then this Lenovo IdeaPad is worth considering. It runs Windows 11 and has a 15-inch display, so there's plenty of space to work, while it's not too heavy if you need to port it around with you. Speaking of ports, it's well connected too, featuring a couple of USB-A, USB-C, HDMI and a microSD card slot. There's also over 30% off the price, meaning you can get this Lenovo laptop for £189.99 on Amazon, saving yourself nearly £100. This isn't the most powerful laptop out there, but at this price you shouldn't expect to get the latest gaming machine. What this laptop will be good at is daily tasks like browsing, word processing and handling your emails. It's powered by an Intel Pentium chip with 4GB RAM - and 128GB of storage. The display is 15.6-inches on the diagonal, and because it's large, there's plenty of space for the keyboard and number pad, so you won't feel like the keyboard is cramped. Lenovo also does great keyboards on its laptops - I use one myself. If you don't think that the Intel laptop will have enough power, there's also a Ryzen 5 version that's also discounted to £339 on Amazon, saving over £210. The Ryzen 5 is much more powerful, so better suited to those who want to create content. If the Lenovo isn't what you're looking for, then the Acer 315 on Argos offers a price under £200 and is a Chromebook, so basic tasks might run a little smoother, especially if you're browsing and using Google Docs. The battery life of the IdeaPad 1 is around 10 hours so that will get you through the day without having to worry about finding a plug socket. The display on this 15.6-inch laptop offers a full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), so it will have plenty of detail, although at this price it's a fairly basic display, so it's not as bright or as vibrant as you'll find on more expensive laptops. Shoppers on Amazon have praised the Lenovo IdeaPad, saying "Very good laptop for the price would recommend highly" and "As a basic laptop to use for Microsoft tools, such as Teams & Word, it's amazing!" Some buyers have called out the lack of power however, commenting "It is useless for anything other than basic web browsing" and "This laptop is very slow". If that's the case and something that worries you, then moving from the Intel Pentium version to the slightly more expensive Ryzen 3 or Ryzen 5 models might be worth considering.
Zawya
03-04-2025
- Zawya
Positive Technologies researcher discovers a new exploitation vector for previously known vulnerabilities in Intel processors
Dubai, UAE: PT SWARM expert Mark Ermolov discovered a new exploitation vector for the vulnerabilities CVE-2017-5705, CVE-2017-5706, CVE-2017-5707, CVE-2019-0090, and CVE-2021-0146, which Intel has already fixed. Previously, these issues only enabled partial compromise, but this new method can lead to a complete security breach of affected platforms. The newly discovered approach to exploitation can be applied to attacks on devices equipped with Intel Pentium, Celeron, and Atom processors from the Denverton, Apollo Lake, Gemini Lake, and Gemini Lake Refresh series. Production of these chips has ended, yet they remain in embedded systems, such as automotive electronics, and in ultra-mobile devices, including e-readers and mini-PCs. Intel was notified in accordance with the responsible disclosure policy but rejected the described problem and refused to take measures to eliminate or reduce the threat level. The main exploitation vector involves supply chain attacks [1]. Attackers can embed spyware at the assembly or repair stage without altering the hardware. "This approach requires no soldering or any other physical modification," said Ermolov. "Local access is enough to retrieve the encryption key and inject malicious code into Intel CSME firmware. These implants often slip under the radar of Intel Boot Guard, virtualization-based security (VBS), and antivirus solutions. They can operate unnoticed, capture user data, lock devices, erase or encrypt files, and carry out other destructive actions." A secondary risk involves exploiting these formerly patched flaws to bypass DRM [2] safeguards, which can grant unauthorized access to content from various streaming services. The newly identified method also circumvents some Amazon e-reader protections, allowing threat actors to copy data on devices powered by vulnerable Intel Atom processors. Attackers can also use these tactics to access data on encrypted storage devices like hard drives or SSDs. This approach can target laptops or tablets built on the at-risk processors. In 2021, Positive Technologies worked with Intel to reduce the danger posed by CVE-2021-0146, which allowed extraction of the platform chipset key. That key is one of the Intel CSME subsystem's most closely guarded secrets because it underpins the root of trust and generates every working key for data encryption and code integrity. The new exploitation method decrypts the chipset key by bypassing its fuse encryption layer, opening the door to malicious Intelligence ranks Intel as a leading chip supplier for IoT solutions. Its Atom E3900 processors, which are affected by the vulnerabilities, appear in devices used by dozens of automotive manufacturers. Organizations looking to maintain ongoing oversight of vulnerabilities can rely on MaxPatrol VM for continuous management. Should a breach occur, platforms like MaxPatrol SIEM can assist in spotting post-exploitation indicators and tracking further actions by attackers. About Positive Technologies Positive Technologies is an industry leader in results-oriented cybersecurity and a major global provider of information security solutions. Our mission is to safeguard businesses and entire industries against cyberattacks and non-tolerable damage. Over 4,000 organizations worldwide use technologies and services developed by our company. Positive Technologies is the first and only cybersecurity company in Russia to have gone public on the Moscow Exchange (MOEX: POSI), with 205,000 shareholders and counting. Follow us in the News section at [1] Attacks on service providers, through third-party companies. [2] Digital rights management — technical means of copyright protection.
