The “Installation failed” error while installing Dell SupportAssist can occur during a fresh installation or reinstallation of the software. The solutions ...

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 ...

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.

Dell has released a security alert letting customers know that they should update SupportAssist for both business and home PCs. The vulnerability was discovered by SafeBreach security researcher Peleg ...

It’s been a rough week for security issues at Dell. A serious security vulnerability in the company’s SupportAssist software was disclosed by cybersecurity firm SafeBreach, and revealed to effect not ...

Dell has patched two high-severity vulnerabilities in its SupportAssist software meant to aid security issues for customers. Two high-severity flaws in Dell’s client support tool, SupportAssist Client ...

Dell has released a second patch in as many months for its laptop bloatware known as SupportAssist, a utility that's meant to help solve problems but which could give hackers a way to compromise a ...

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 ...

A component in SupportAssist software pre-installed on Dell PCs – and other OEM devices – opens systems up to DLL hijacking attacks. Millions of PCs made by Dell and other OEMs are vulnerable to a ...

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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 ...