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Re:Intel platforms from 2008 onwards have a remotely exploit... by codedokode on Monday May 01, 2017 @02:15PM (#14239994)
I think the problem is not that this technology exists but rather that the operation of this engine is not transparent, the user cannot examine or disable the software in this engine, cannot write his own software.
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Re:Intel platforms from 2008 onwards have a remotely exploit... by Slackwise on Monday May 01, 2017 @02:29PM (#14240139)
IME should exist on an external TPM chip so it's only for those that want it, like enterprises.

I really don't understand why the would just shove it into every chipset out there. I understand it needs to get its claws all over the system, but the core should be external and optional.

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Re:Intel platforms from 2008 onwards have a remotely exploit... by wmf on Monday May 01, 2017 @03:03PM (#14240458)
Because a separate chip costs more.
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