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Researchers claim Windows “backdoor” affects hundreds of Gigabyte motherboards – Naked Security

Eclypsium researchers have discovered a vulnerability in Gigabyte motherboards that could potentially open up a backdoor for cybercriminals. The issue stems from a component in the Gigabyte APP Center ecosystem, called GigabyteUpdateService.exe, which automatically downloads and installs other Gigabyte components, including drivers, apps, and BIOS firmware. The problem is that the service fetches software from… 

MSI Confirms Cyberattack, Issues Firmware Download Guidance “Exploring the Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle” “Uncovering the Advantages of Living a Healthy Life”

Technology giant Micro-Star International (MSI) recently confirmed they were the victim of a cyberattack that resulted in system disruptions and potential manipulation of firmware images. In a public statement, MSI described the incident as “network anomalies” and said they immediately activated relevant defense mechanisms upon identifying the intrusion. While the company shared no details on…