Intel faces scrutiny as questions swirl over computer chip security

The cause of the new public relations crisis for Intel are Meltdown and Spectre. Meltdown affects only Intel chips

In 1994, after facing a public relations crisis over an elusive mathematics glitch that affected the accuracy of calculations made by its popular Pentium computer chips, Intel faces another one more than two decades later. But, now it is an even bigger test.

Two serious security issues with its chips that could have implications for nearly everyone touched by computing. And so far — in something of a repeat of the 1994 incident — Intel has failed to quiet critics, putting it in an awkward position this week as its chief executive prepares to take the stage at one of