Existence of malware targeting physical devices is a concern.
Existence of malware targeting physical devices is a concern.
I understand ASUS's AI suite III isn't worth using; it lets you adjust both the multiplier and, according to some sources, the voltage of the CPU without needing to enter BIOS. Just set the voltage to 2.0 and watch things change... but why wouldn't this already be available?
It's true that profitability is a key factor. Many malware creators focus mainly on earning money without offering much innovation or creativity.
Because those malware authors don't really exist anymore. There's no real, technical reason for it
Malware aimed at destroying hardware rarely focuses on systems below Ring 3. As long as it remains within the software layer, its capabilities are limited. It might attempt to manipulate performance settings, leading to overheating and accelerated wear. There isn’t a straightforward tool for immediate hardware destruction (except for specific cases like Nvidia drivers). Modern hardware includes robust safeguards to prevent such damage.