When your Dell system detects hardware issues, the message “Dell SupportAssist has detected a failing component on your system” is displayed on the screen. Usually, the above message also points to ...

If you see the ‘Another scan is in progress‘ error while using DELL SupportAssist, this post will help you. The error occurs when the software cannot initiate a ...

Security researchers have found four major security vulnerabilities in the BIOSConnect feature of Dell SupportAssist, allowing attackers to remotely execute code within the BIOS of impacted devices.

Dell published a security update to patch a SupportAssist Client software flaw which enables potential local attackers to execute arbitrary code with Administrator privileges on vulnerable computers.

The uncontrolled search path vulnerability allows a local user to use DLLs to escalate privileges and affects Windows PCs. Dell has patched a high-severity flaw in its SupportAssist software that ...

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Security researchers at SafeBreach Labs discovered a major security vulnerability in SupportAssist, a technical support tool that comes pre-loaded on most every Dell PC and some third-party ...

Pre-Installed 'SupportAssist' Tool on Dell PCs Vulnerable to Bug The flaw may affect over 100 million PCs that come pre-installed with diagnostic software from vendor PC-Doctor. Dell has issued a ...

In another example of a problem that is sadly familiar, Bill Demirkapi found a vulnerability in the support software that Dell installs on most of its new PCs. His method tricks the SupportAssist ...

Security researchers have sounded the alarm on four BIOS vulnerabilities affecting 129 different Dell models, including various laptop and desktop systems, as well as some tablets. In total, it is ...

If you own a Dell, now would be a good time to update your system. Even if your PC wasn’t manufactured by Dell, it’s possible that a new vulnerability affecting millions could apply to you.