Dell SupportAssist Software Sparks Windows BSOD Crashes

Dell has confirmed that a recent update to its SupportAssist Remediation service is causing blue-screen-of-death crashes on some Windows systems, and is actively working to resolve the issue. The problematic update, version 5.5.16.0, affects many new Dell computers running Windows 10 or 11.

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Dell SupportAssist Software Sparks Windows BSOD Crashes

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#dammit

#Dell, when I download your #DellSupportAssist, why the FRAK can't you name the utility "Dell Support Assist" instead of "Support Assist"?

It may make it easier to locate after it's installed.

I remember hearing about this a few months ago, so why is this news? Also, this reminds me of what happened with Lenovo a year or two ago. #dell #DellSupportAssist #security

https://threatpost.com/millions-of-dell-pcs-vulnerable-to-flaw-in-third-party-component/145833/

Millions of Dell PCs Vulnerable to SupportAssist Flaw

A component in SupportAssist software pre-installed on Dell PCs – and other OEM devices – opens systems up to DLL hijacking attacks.

Threatpost - English - Global - threatpost.com