Re:Who controls your computer? and how to make sure it's you
by ensignavenger on Tuesday March 07, 2017 @11:54AM
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The CPU maker can now send commands to your system over the network, or even update the ME code running on your specific system.
I have heard that this only works over the built-in network interface- so perhaps it can be defeated by installing a separate network card and not hooking up the built-in card? Anyone care to comment on if that is an effective mitigation?
I have heard that this only works over the built-in network interface- so perhaps it can be defeated by installing a separate network card and not hooking up the built-in card? Anyone care to comment on if that is an effective mitigation?