Spyware Found in AceMagic Mini-PCs
Spyware Found in AceMagic Mini-PCs
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Remember kids if you're going to buy a Chinese pre-built, wipe that shit before use.
Remember kids if you’re going to buy a
Chinesepre-built, wipe that shit before use.Always wipe and start fresh. Yes, Chinese brands seem to be worse about security, but there's no reason to keep bloatware and FSM only know what other crapware the OEM installed.
Or... don't buy it to begin with.
Yup, I don't trust it to not install a rootkit on the BIOS or something. Buy from reputable companies, and if you get a prebuilt PC, you'll probably want to reinstall Windows to get all of the adware off. If you don't use Windows, you're probably fine with just buying from a reputable vendor.
That's what I'm always most paranoid about - buying storage and having some bad actor insert malicious code through unusual means.
Yup, it's not worth saving $20 or whatever to buy a sketchy brand, just buy a well known brand with an image to uphold and you'll be fine.