It&#x27;s interesting that the report states<p><i>&quot;The G DATA security experts are certain that the manufacturers are not the perpetrators in the majority of cases. Renowned companies will not risk their reputation by distributing malware in the firmware.&quot;</i><p>Manufacturers have no qualms about installing bloatware and even spyware onto laptops. It would be interesting to know what standards, if any are used to sift out the malware from potential bloatware candidates.