'awokd' via qubes-users: > ljul8...@gmail.com: >> Hello everyone, does anybody know if used laptops are safe to use for Qubes >> or not since they might have malware (that could take over dom0) in them >> already? >> > Format the hard drive and you'll wipe most third party malware. The odds > of you finding a used laptop with one of the exceptions that survives a > format is slim. There is also a chance a new laptop could come > compromised. Up to you to determine what is "safe" for you. >
Common malware: no difference between new and used. There are regular reports about malware-like software on newly bought laptops, installed by the manufacturer. So you should always wipe the harddrive regardless of whether the laptop is new or used. Targeted attack by an adversary who intercepts the laptop before you buy it: at least one security oriented manufacturer now offers a proces that supposedly mitigates this, so this would supposedly be safer. But their products are expensive and not avalaible everywhere. If you need an affordable qubes-capable laptop a refurbished Dell Latitude Lenovo thinkpad or similar 'bussiness' laptop is a good option. Look on a secondhand site for refurbished + model number and you will find them offered by bulk buying companies. -- 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/qippn3%2411kv%241%40blaine.gmane.org.
