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Daily Quiz #145
September 15, 2026
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What is 'speculative execution' and which famous vulnerabilities did it lead to?
A.
A compiler optimization leading to SQL injection; led to Heartbleed and ShellShock
B.
A CPU performance optimization where instructions are executed before it's confirmed they're needed; led to Spectre and Meltdown
C.
A network protocol predicting packet routes; led to BEAST and POODLE
D.
A memory allocation strategy; led to WannaCry and NotPetya