Realtek controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Compromise of a Realtek code-signing certificate
Symantec’s analysis of the Stuxnet incident reported that attackers obtained Realtek’s Windows digital certificate. The certificate could have allowed malicious drivers to appear properly signed, reducing warning signals for users. VeriSign revoked the certificate after the compromise was identified.