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Virus in BIOS !?
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August 24, 2011, 12:32:49 PM »
Hi all,
is it possible that a new generation of viruses are using the bios to store a tiny portion of code to reload itself from the internet, even after the HD was wiped out and the HD cleaned ?
TIA, Joe
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Re: Virus in BIOS !?
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August 24, 2011, 12:42:38 PM »
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=virus+in+bios
Removing BIOS Virus
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4809843_removing-bios-virus.html
New BIOS Virus Withstands HDD Wipes
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/bios-virus-rootkit-security-backdoor,7400.html
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