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Geekom admits to shipping malware-laced drivers for AMD mini PCs

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Geekom has acknowledged distributing network drivers for its AMD mini PCs that contained the Asruex backdoor malware. The company has since removed the malicious package from a legacy support page and issued an apology. Users who installed the affected drivers are advised to perform a full system wipe or a thorough scan, as the malware could grant administrator-level permissions for data theft and remote access. AI

IMPACT This incident highlights the risks of downloading drivers directly from manufacturer websites, even for hardware components like AMD mini PCs, underscoring the need for robust security practices.

RANK_REASON A company admitted to distributing malware via its product drivers.

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Geekom admits to shipping malware-laced drivers for AMD mini PCs

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruno Ferreira ·

    Geekom admits to shipping malware-laced network drivers for AMD mini PCs — company responds with guidance, removes malicious package

    Geekom admits to shipping malware-laced network drivers for AMD mini-PCs — maker requests takedown of report on the situation

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Geekom admits to shipping malware-laced network drivers for AMD mini PCs — company responds with guidance, removes malicious package Geekom admits to shipping m

    Geekom admits to shipping malware-laced network drivers for AMD mini PCs — company responds with guidance, removes malicious package Geekom admits to shipping malware-laced network drivers for AMD mini-PCs — maker requests takedown of report on the situation https://www. tomshard…

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