On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 04:04:03PM -0500, Sven Semmler wrote: > On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 07:14:39PM +0000, 'awokd' via qubes-users wrote: > > True, but he should be able to use a non-Intel USB wifi adapter for > > networking and disable the on-board Intel wifi in BIOS config or remove > > the card entirely. It's unlikely (but not impossible) ME has drivers > > built in that support networking over a 3rd party USB adapter. > > Can't say either way. I would assume that if you can connect, the ME can > connect.
I don't think this is so - Intel states that the IME requires a supported adapter, and I recall from my days as a network admin that remote administration tools (which leverage the IME) could be stymied by injudicious change of adapters. It's also worth pointing out that no one (as far as I am aware) has ever identified the IME "phoning home" to Intel, or anyone else, as OP seems to think. I cant believe this is for lack of observation. What *is* true is that the IME is not open to scrutiny, has significant capabilities, and that exploits are out there. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "qubes-users" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to qubes-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/qubes-users/20200418003504.GA22143%40thirdeyesecurity.org.
