Re: I blame Microsoft.
Not forgetting TPM, the various ring -2 shenanigans going on, Micro$oft "Device Guard", Intel AMT, and others. The various "remote management" tools can turn into manglement very quickly.
And I don't think Intel and M$ are the only ones... just wait for the IoT wave to hit.
Malware as a "service". Brought to you by M$, Intel, and their various three-lettered-friends...