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Answer by 0tyranny0poverty for Can a malware power on a computer?
Root Kit malware can do this and much more. However, rootkits are normally used as spyware to gather information from your system without your ever being able to detect that your system is infected....
View ArticleAnswer by LoryOne for Can a malware power on a computer?
The WOL packet has a particular structure; Is not said it could be sent on internet or routed on intranet to reach the target.A computer is powered off when the alimentation cable is disconnected or is...
View ArticleAnswer by Matija Nalis for Can a malware power on a computer?
As others have mentioned, it is quite possible on most PC hardware, although currently not very likely (as vast majority of malware does not bother).What others have said is not possible is however...
View ArticleAnswer by J.A.K. for Can a malware power on a computer?
Edit: yes it can be done. As the great answer by Majita Nalis observes, modern systems have a built-in feature that lets you set a boot 'alarm' from software.A scenario that might also be realistic is...
View ArticleAnswer by LSerni for Can a malware power on a computer?
TL;DR Yes, but it's unlikely. Just to be sure, either unplug the PC or ensure it can't connect to anything.Several operating systems - notably Windows 10 - have the possibility of setting "automatic...
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I've just downloaded and executed a piece of malware on my computer.I don't have much time right now, so I just powered it off (turned it off via the Start menu), hoping that it won't be able to steal...
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