# Geekom removes backdoored LAN driver from legacy support page

_Monday, August 17, 2026 at 1:18 PM EDT · Security · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Geekom removed a LAN-driver package from a legacy support page after reporting that it contained the Asruex backdoor, affecting A7, A8, AE7, AE8, AX7 Pro and AX8 Pro mini-PC lines. The package was no longer linked through normal support navigation but remained search-indexed, the company said. Independent checks cited in the report detected the malware with four scanning engines. The report says devices were not shown to ship compromised out of the box.

## Sources

- [Latest from Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/geekom-admits-to-shipping-malware-laced-network-drivers-for-amd-mini-pcs-company-responds-with-guidance-removes-malicious-package)

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