Yes, I saw that, but with Dell’s quality lately, I wouldn’t be too surprised if someone had already needed a motherboard replaced.
Jon Galbreath
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From: Ehren Benson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [MSUNAG] New Dells Feature Hardware Trojan
The article says this….
This issue does not affect systems as shipped from our factory and is limited to replacement parts only. Dell has removed all impacted motherboards from its service supply chain and new shipping replacement stock does not contain the malware.
So if you have a fancy new one and haven’t had anything replaced….its fine.
From: Jon Galbreath [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:36 AM
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Subject: [MSUNAG] New Dells Feature Hardware Trojan
FYI if you just bought a fancy new PowerEdge R410: http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2010/07/pc-giant-warns-of-hardware-tro.html
Jon Galbreath
MCSE/Security+
Systems Administrator
International Studies and Programs
Ph: 517-884-2144