Security News > 2018 > January > Backdoored in 30 Seconds: Attack Exploits Intel AMT Feature

2018-01-12 17:18
Physical Access Plus Default AMT Credentials Equals Takeover, F-Secure WarnsAn attacker who gains physical access to a corporate PC with an Intel chip could exploit the built-in Active Management Technology to backdoor the system in about 30 seconds, unless default AMT credentials have been changed, Finnish security firm F-Secure warns.
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