Colossal Intel Update Anchored by Critical Privilege-Escalation Bugs

Intel released 40 security advisories in total, addressing critical- and high-severity flaws across its Active Management Technology, Wireless Bluetooth and NUC products. Continue reading Colossal Intel Update Anchored by Critical Privilege-Escalation Bugs

Intel AMT Loophole Allows Hackers to Gain Control of Some PCs in Under a Minute

Researchers say an unprotected Management Engine BIOS Extension can allow an attacker the ability to configure Intel’s AMT feature for remote access by a hacker. Continue reading Intel AMT Loophole Allows Hackers to Gain Control of Some PCs in Under a Minute

Intel AMT Loophole Allows Hackers to Gain Control of Some PCs in Under a Minute

Researchers say an unprotected Management Engine BIOS Extension can allow an attacker the ability to configure Intel’s AMT feature for remote access by a hacker. Continue reading Intel AMT Loophole Allows Hackers to Gain Control of Some PCs in Under a Minute

Researcher: ‘Baseless Assumptions’ Exist About Intel AMT Vulnerability

Embedi, which is behind the Intel AMT vulnerability revealed Monday, seeks to clarify “baseless assumptions” being made about the flaw. Continue reading Researcher: ‘Baseless Assumptions’ Exist About Intel AMT Vulnerability