# Understanding DRAM Read Disturbance: RowHammer and RowPress Explained

This article explains two related hardware vulnerabilities in DRAM memory: RowHammer and RowPress. It describes how rapid or sustained memory access can cause bit flips in adjacent cells, posing security risks. The piece aims to demystify these phenomena for a technical audience.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.28233) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:44:29 +0000