To combat counterfeit thermal paste, Arctic updates scratch-off QR code authentication

Arctic Cooling has emailed Tom's Hardware with details of its new MX Authenticity Check system, raising concerns that its business is being impacted by counterfeiters.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/thermal-paste/to-combat-counterfeit-thermal-paste-arctic-rolls-out-scratch-off-qr-code-authentication

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