Asruex Trojan Found Embedded in GEEKOM Mini PC Realtek Ethernet Driver

Gbhackers •Mayura Kathir • August 18, 2026

GEEKOM has confirmed that a malware-flagged Realtek LAN driver package was previously accessible through an outdated support page for its mini PCs, raising fresh supply-chain security concerns around vendor-hosted driver downloads. The company said the affected file was confined to a legacy resource, not its current support portal or factory-installed Windows images. The incident came […]

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Geekom's LAN Driver Package Distributes Malware to Mini PC Users Geekom has removed a LAN driver package from its support pages after researchers identified the Asruex backdoor within the installer. The affected models include the A7, A8, AE7, AE8, AX7 Pro, and AX8 Pro. The malware was distributed through Geekom's official website, and the installer was flagged by multiple security tools, including VirusTotal. Users are advised to run a full system scan and replace the network driver with a trusted source. Geekom's current driver pages have been updated to prevent similar issues. The malware was not preinstalled on devices but was available for download. The executable's hash indicates that it has been flagged since December 2024. Geekom has not confirmed how many users may have been affected. 9 sources 55

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