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Factory resets may not remove firmware-level malware, experts warn

Original: 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.

Why now: Heightened concern about malware that survives standard cleanup steps like a factory reset.

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• Most people think a factory reset is the ultimate fix for a virus but some malware is stubborn. Advanced threats like UEFI rootkits hide in your motherboard firmware, which means you might need to flash your BIOS or install from a fresh USB drive to clear them. I wrote a guide… · gwizit@infosec.exchange · 2

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