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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