Intel's IME is basically a separate OS for Israel to use. It is basically "above" your system.. all the passwords in the world don't matter if you can access systems resources such as memory.
Modems, routers also have backdoors... it used to be for domestic spying but now all Chinese produced electronics can, and very possibly, have backdoors.
I'm pretty sure by now China has most people's data, including fingerprints, iris, browsing habits, etc.
Guess I'm not an expert, I've just got a 1994 laser printer.
Intel's IME is basically a separate OS for Israel to use. It is basically "above" your system.. all the passwords in the world don't matter if you can access systems resources such as memory.
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/05/intels-management-engine-security-hazard-and-users-need-way-disable-it
Look how happy Bibi is here https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-intel-inaugurates-israel-production-line-1001161081
Modems, routers also have backdoors... it used to be for domestic spying but now all Chinese produced electronics can, and very possibly, have backdoors.
I'm pretty sure by now China has most people's data, including fingerprints, iris, browsing habits, etc.