Dell rolls out fix for "severe" vulnerabilities, that could let hackers control devices

Updated : Jun 25, 2021 17:08
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Computer-maker Dell has confirmed that four "severe" vulnerabilities with its laptop, desktop and tablet devices could let hackers take over the devices. Dell has reportedly released a patch for the BIOSConnect feature that contained the weakness, affecting over 30 million computers. Reports indicate that the feature is designed to allow for remote recovery and firmware updates, but also provided back-door access to hackers.

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