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A Clean Update Page Cannot Prove Your PC Stayed Clean

Oct 20, 2026 | 21 min read

For Mortals

A Clean Update Page Cannot Prove Your PC Stayed Clean

Researchers found that attackers briefly changed AOMEI Backupper update instructions, then put the genuine files back. Here is how to check the Windows PC rather than trusting what the download page shows today.