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Old 5th May 2019, 05:13   #1
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Default Dell's pre-installed software left PCs open to hijacking

In another example of a problem that is sadly familiar, Bill Demirkapi found a vulnerability in the support software that Dell installs on most of its new PCs. His method tricks the SupportAssist software -- intended as a way to easily update drivers...

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