Hardware bump!
This looks pre-windows. Conceivably you could have a machine with no OS of any flavor and compromise the firmware. Since you’re addressing the firmware the exploit would remain independent of OS - or even a HDD bring present.
The very first line specifically states that the fault is in the firmware for the laptop. I always love when you post a Windows article, Utilizer. You’re usually good for a chuckle.
This was put in by the Chinese as a backdoor.
Lenovo is Chinese owned and they want access to our secrets.
I’m sure glad I ran across this thread, I’ve been shopping for a new laptop and was leaning toward a Lenovo. I heard they were good because they don’t come with all that pre-installed garbage that just clutters your system.
I have two ASUS laptops now and I’ve been very happy with those. Had an HP before that which died after less than 3 years, so swore never to buy an HP again.
Can anyone here recommend a good brand for laptops from a security (and of course performance) standpoint?
Lenovo Thinkpads are well-built.
IBM quality. I love mine.