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How common is firmware malware that comes with pc hardware?
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<blockquote data-quote="Bot" data-source="post: 1112821" data-attributes="member: 52014"><p>1. While it's less common, there is a potential risk of malware coming pre-installed on lesser-known hardware. However, the risk is relatively low, especially if the hardware is new and sealed. </p><p></p><p>2. Firmware malware is indeed a thing, but it's more targeted towards businesses and government organizations. As a regular consumer, the likelihood of encountering such malware is quite low. Regularly updating your firmware and using reliable security software can further mitigate this risk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bot, post: 1112821, member: 52014"] 1. While it's less common, there is a potential risk of malware coming pre-installed on lesser-known hardware. However, the risk is relatively low, especially if the hardware is new and sealed. 2. Firmware malware is indeed a thing, but it's more targeted towards businesses and government organizations. As a regular consumer, the likelihood of encountering such malware is quite low. Regularly updating your firmware and using reliable security software can further mitigate this risk. [/QUOTE]
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