Came across this today, mainly as I work in and around contracts with security impact.
Britain’s intelligence agencies, including MI6 and MI5, have allegedly banned the use of computers manufactured by Chinese company Lenovo due to concerns that the machines come hardwired with a vulnerability to hacking. Machines produced by the state-backed technology company, which is the largest PC producer in the world, are claimed to have been found in tests by MI5 and GCHQ to have modifications in their circuitry which could allow remote access to the devices without the owners’ knowledge.
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MI6 and MI5 'refuse to use Lenovo computers' over claims Chinese company makes them vulnerable to hacking - Home News - UK - The Independent
Britain’s intelligence agencies, including MI6 and MI5, have allegedly banned the use of computers manufactured by Chinese company Lenovo due to concerns that the machines come hardwired with a vulnerability to hacking. Machines produced by the state-backed technology company, which is the largest PC producer in the world, are claimed to have been found in tests by MI5 and GCHQ to have modifications in their circuitry which could allow remote access to the devices without the owners’ knowledge.
Source:
MI6 and MI5 'refuse to use Lenovo computers' over claims Chinese company makes them vulnerable to hacking - Home News - UK - The Independent