CrowdStrike CTO Says Chip Flaw Could've Been Much Worse

The video discusses the collaborative efforts of tech companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Google to address a significant processor vulnerability affecting devices built over the last 20 years. It highlights the importance of patching cloud services to prevent data breaches and explores the challenges of relying on hardware solutions, which may take years to develop. Software fixes are available but can impact system performance, especially on older hardware. The video also notes that Qualcomm processors are affected, emphasizing that the issue is a standard design consideration rather than a flaw.

What does the text suggest about the future of hardware solutions to the vulnerability?

Why is it significant that Qualcomm processors are also affected by the flaw?