Security News > 2019 > June > Millions of Windows Dell PCs need patching: Give-me-admin security gremlin found lurking in bundled support tool
2019-06-20 22:21
Can't spell SupportAssist without 'ass' and 'u' – other makers may be hit, too Dell's troubleshooting software SupportAssist, bundled with the US tech titan's home and business computers, has a security flaw that can be exploited by malware and rogue logged-in users to gain administrator powers.…
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