Geekom reveals multiple mini-PCs may be infected with malware hidden in a network driver — but it's now down…
- Geekom has admitted a software driver contained malware
- A LAN driver on a legacy page was hosting the Asruex backdoor
- The malware can track keystrokes, steal passwords, and intercept data
Hardware maker Geekom has admitted that a network driver for multiple mini PC variants hosted Asruex backdoor malware, potentially putting users at risk
The LAN driver for Geekom’s range of A7, A8, AE7, AE8, AX7 Pro and AX8 Pro mini-PCs hosted the malicious package with administrator-level permissions that allowed it to monitor everything you type, steal data, and even swipe passwords from your machine. The malicious software also connects to a command and control (C2) network to send and receive information from hackers.
Geekom has issued an apology and removed the software package in question, but if you have a Geekom mini PC from the aforementioned range and have installed the LAN driver, I’d definitely recommend doing a full system...
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