Does the Intel ME Firmware update for my Blade address SPI flash permissions?
Yes, SPI flash permissions are addressed in the Intel ME Firmware update.
How can I tell if my Razer Blade was compromised prior to applying the latest security update?
It is unlikely that your system has been compromised. There are no known instances of Blade specific malware, but if your Blade was compromised within the firmware it might be very difficult to detect. Some indicators of compromise at the firmware level might be unusual network traffic, poor performance, or excessive battery consumption.
Are any other Razer Blade models affected by this vulnerability?
Razer has been alerted to certain Intel Management Engine vulnerabilities in the Intel chipsets of several Razer laptop models. To address this issue, Razer laptops will ship from the factory with an update to remove these vulnerabilities. For currently shipping products, Razer has provided a software tool to apply this update. For Razer laptops from 2015 and earlier, a software tool is being prepared and will be available by mid-April 2019.
How do I protect my Blade from security vulnerabilities such as the Intel ME one?
This particular issue is very specific and requires administrative rights to your computer. However, users should always keep their systems patched with the latest Windows updates and have anti-virus software (for example, Windows Defender) active.
Will the security update repair any attacks, malware or viruses that may have been introduced before the update was applied?
No, the update can only prevent attacks. If your firmware was hacked, your system would need to have its firmware replaced with valid firmware. However, It is highly unlikely your system has been compromised. In order to exploit the previous vulnerability, administrative access or remote management capabilities are required for your laptop.
