👉 A CPU weapon, often referred to as a "CPU bomb" or "compute weapon," is a type of cyber attack where malicious code is intentionally injected into legitimate software or operating systems running on CPUs. This code exploits vulnerabilities in the CPU's instruction set architecture or memory management unit, causing the CPU to execute unauthorized commands or perform unintended operations. By leveraging these vulnerabilities, attackers can disrupt normal system functionality, steal sensitive data, or even gain persistent control over the affected systems. Unlike traditional malware that runs in user-mode, CPU weapons can operate at a much higher level of privilege, making them particularly insidious and difficult to detect and mitigate.
