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- 1Factory resets may not remove firmware-level malware, experts warn●Most people think a factory reset is the ultimate fix for a virus but some malware is stubborn. Advanced threats like UE
Cybersecurity commentators are pointing out that a factory reset does not always remove malware. Advanced threats such as UEFI rootkits can hide in motherboard firmware and survive a full wipe of the operating system. Clearing them may require flashing the BIOS or reinstalling from a clean USB drive. Guides explaining how to detect and remove such persistent infections are being shared and discussed.