Re: [wlug] Researchers Run Unsigned Code on Intel ME By Exploiting USB Ports

On Sun, 12 Nov 2017 12:47:58 +1300, Peter Reutemann wrote:

'A pair of security researchers in Russia are claiming to have compromised the Intel Management Engine just using one of the computer's USB ports.'

You’ll be pleased to know, Linux laptop maker System76 has announced it will be disabling the Intel Management Engine in its products <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/12/01/system76_bans_bugridden_intel_management_engine/>.