Article Number: 000068683
Is Dell aware of the recent Kaspersky Lab report detailing a sophisticated attack that exploited the ASUS trusted update mechanism
Summary: The Dell response to the recent Kaspersky Lab report detailing a sophisticated attack that exploited the ASUS trusted update mechanism (Live Update Utility), for Dell Client systems, Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, and leveraged platforms. ...
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Question: Is Dell aware of the recent Kaspersky Lab report detailing a sophisticated attack that exploited the ASUS trusted update mechanism (live update utility)?
Answer: Yes. Dell is aware of the recent Kaspersky Lab report detailing a sophisticated attack that exploited the ASUS trusted update mechanism.
Dell wants to remind customers that we implement strong measures to protect the infrastructure and processes that are used to deliver products to customers. Our first priority is protecting customers and ensuring the security of their data and systems. To do this, Dell employs strong network security protection and monitoring mechanisms to prevent and detect unauthorized access to its infrastructure. We also use industry recognized secure code signing best practices to ensure the authenticity and integrity of Dell products and updates. Furthermore, Dell uses trusted and secure mechanisms to provide customers with updates to Dell products.
NOTE: The answer and response in the article reflects the response for Dell Client, Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers as well as leveraged products.
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Affected Product
Desktops & All-in-Ones, Laptops, Datacenter Scalable Solutions, PowerEdge, Entry Level & Midrange, PowerVault
Last Published Date
21 Feb 2021
Version
3
Article Type
Solution