According to security specialist publications Damien Zammit (Damien Zammit), in modern Intel chipsets there is a built-in local isolated from the other blocks, a microcontroller chip Intel Management Engine (Intel ME). This solution with its firmware is not available for the study of third-party media and the rights of full control over the processor, memory, and the system as a whole. Moreover, the controller can be operated with the PC turned off, as long as the power was applied to the memory.
For completeness, it is reported that Intel ME controller has its own built-in TCP / IP server and is able to communicate with a remote server without going through a PC installed protective barriers. Related Products :
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