Intel has announced the shutdown of the Clear Linux OS project after 10 years, ceasing all updates and security patches for the distribution. Users are advised to migrate to other actively maintained Linux distributions to ensure their systems remain secure. The decision may stem from low user adoption and Intel's focus on consolidating resources for more strategic initiatives.

A researcher identified vulnerabilities in internal Intel websites that exposed the personal information of 270,000 employees, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers. Although Intel promptly patched these issues, the researcher noted that sensitive data such as Social Security numbers were not compromised. Intel claims there was no data breach or unauthorized access.

Ubuntu will disable security mitigations against Spectre attacks for Intel GPUs, resulting in a potential 20% boost in graphics performance. The decision, reached after consultations with Intel, comes as Ubuntu integrates its own mitigations into the Kernel, deeming the current protections unnecessary at the Compute Runtime level.