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  1. @freemin7

    It's been a long time since I've heard someone mention .

    IIRC, it used to have the title of the #1 used OS of any kind (on any kind of device) because of it's ubiquity among industrial machines.

    probably holds that title now, as it runs on the benighted and similar mal-hardware.

  2. Hackers can use just-fixed Intel bugs to install malicious firmware on PCs - Enlarge (credit: Getty Images)
    As the amount of sensitive data stored on computers has exploded o... - arstechnica.com/?p=1723170 #managementengine #physicalattacks #bootguard #biz&it #intel #tech

  3. Disable Intel’s Backdoor on Modern Hardware - While the Intel Management Engine (and, to a similar extent, the AMD Platform Security Processor) ... more: hackaday.com/2020/06/16/disabl #managementengine #securityhacks #motherboard #security #chipset #disable #asrock #hapbit #intel #ime

  4. Factory Laptop with IME Disabled - Unfortunately not all consumers place high value on the security of their computers, but one group... more: hackaday.com/2020/01/28/factor #managementengine #securityhacks #enterprise #disabled #security #factory #intel #dell #ime

  5. Both models feature a tiny 30 pin debug connector that seems to provide a direct access to embedded controller and it's firmware. Maybe it is even possible to feed firmware on its own? The embedded controller is a small chip that controls the inner life of the computer. VAIOs use Renesas H8/2117 processors that are pretty powerful and independent, making the machine to boot and work fast. This functionality is provided on newer laptops by the controversial Intel #ManagementEngine.

    #VAIOtale