Geekom mini-PC owners may need to nuke Windows and start over
PCWorld reports that Geekom mini-PC owners may have unknowingly installed malware-laced network drivers hosted on the company's legacy support pages. Affected models include the A7, A8, AE7, AE8, AX7 Pro, and AX8 Pro, with risks including redirected internet traffic, app interference, and hackers gaining backdoor access. Users with infected devices are advised to perform a clean Windows reinstall, and should rely on Windows Update or trusted vendor sites like Realtek for drivers.
Sep-1-2026, 15:14:21 GMT
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