Pathetic that there are idiots still defending malware.
In addition to ignoring the reversing experience Mike has, and acting like he is the only person researching this. If you want more information, wait for the write up by naehrwert and Mike.
It'd be easy to assume half of you were too lazy to actually *look* for verification and just call this "meaningless speculation" because you're miffed... pathetic.
Why would you support manufacturers who steal code, implement bricking code (on the principle of it existing in the first place, regardless of if it can trigger easily or not), and profit off of piracy? Why are you shutting down users who are trying to protect you?