You're right. 'Scuse me while I go bomb an intel chip factory. 9_9
Go google "intel management engine security".
Also, a way has been found to disable the engine. Note that it may also deactivate any late version of Windows (many W7 installs included) and not let you reactivate them.
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o0shad0o ago
The management engine's potential for backdooring is well known. AMD has a similar setup.
libertyordeath ago
If it is so well known...why didn't you provide evidence. Why didn't you try to stop it? If you knew and did nothing, you are part of the problem
o0shad0o ago
You're right. 'Scuse me while I go bomb an intel chip factory. 9_9
Go google "intel management engine security".
Also, a way has been found to disable the engine. Note that it may also deactivate any late version of Windows (many W7 installs included) and not let you reactivate them.