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Chinese PC-maker Acemagic customized its own machines to get infected with malware

ID: 93e3171f-8f29-50a9-bc8d-22e32e45a389

STIX ID: report--93e3171f-8f29-50a9-bc8d-22e32e45a389

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Threat Score
70/100

Date Published: 2024-02-29

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Simon Sharwood

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Acemagic admitted that some mini PCs (models AD08, AD15, S1) manufactured before 18 Nov 2023 shipped with pre-installed Bladabindi backdoor and possibly Redline infostealer; infections were discovered by a reviewer and Windows Defender, the vendor provided clean system images and refunds/discounts, and attributed the issue to unsigned developer modifications though it is unclear if the infection occurred at the factory or after boot.

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