Found in the wild: The world’s first unkillable UEFI bootkit for Linux
By infecting the firmware that runs immediately before the operating system loads, these UEFI bootkits continue to run even when the hard drive is replaced or reformatted. Now the same type of chip-dwelling malware has been found in the wild for backdooring Linux machines.
ESET Flags Prototype UEFI Bootkit Targeting Linux
ESET researchers have uncovered a prototype UEFI bootkit targeting Ubuntu Linux, marking an expansion of bootkit attacks beyond Windows.
Researchers discover first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux
The first UEFI bootkit specifically targeting Linux systems has been discovered, marking a shift in stealthy and hard-to-remove bootkit threats that previously focused on Windows.
Bootkitty: Analyzing the first UEFI bootkit for Linux
ESET's discovery of the first UEFI bootkit designed for Linux sendss an important message: UEFI bootkits are no longer confined to Windows systems alone.
First-ever UEFI bootkit for Linux in the works, experts say
Bootkitty doesn’t bite… yet Security researchers say they've stumbled upon the first-ever UEFI bootkit targeting Linux, illustrating a key moment in the evolution of such tools.… Dubbed "Bootkitty" by Slovak security shop ESET,
Researchers Discover "Bootkitty" – First UEFI Bootkit Targeting Linux Kernels
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on what has been described as the first Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) bootkit designed for Linux systems. "The bootkit's main goal is to disable the kernel's signature verification feature and to preload two as yet unknown ELF binaries via the Linux init process (which is the first process executed by the Linux kernel during system startup),
Microsoft Hacking Warning—450 Million Windows Users Must Now Act
A stark reminder this week that 450 million Windows users must now act to ensure their PCs and data remain safe. Microsoft ...
Firefox and Windows zero-day security bugs hit by Russian hackers, so be on your guard
Russian hackers seen exploiting two zero-days to deploy backdoors against victims in Europe and North America.
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'Bootkitty' Malware Can Infect a Linux Machine's Boot Process
This appears to be the first UEFI bootkit that goes beyond Windows and targets Linux machines, according to ESET security ...
Russia-linked hackers exploited Firefox and Windows bugs in ‘widespread’ hacking campaign
The Russia-aligned RomCom gang exploited the vulnerabilities to target hundreds of Firefox users across Europe and North ...
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Russian APT RomCom combines Firefox and Windows zero-day flaws in drive-by exploit
This year, researchers from antivirus vendor ESET detected RomCom campaigns against the government, defense, and energy ...
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RomCom exploits Firefox and Windows zero days in the wild
ESET Research details the analysis of a previously unknown vulnerability in Mozilla products exploited in the wild and ...
Firefox and Windows zero-days exploited by Russian RomCom hackers
Russian-based RomCom cybercrime group chained two zero-day vulnerabilities in recent attacks targeting Firefox and Tor ...
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Russian RomCom APT Group Leverages Zero-Day Flaws in Firefox and Windows
Russia-backed hackers, known as RomCom, have exploited critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and Windows to ...
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Bootkitty marks a new chapter in the evolution of UEFI threats
ESET researchers have made a discovery that may signal a shift on the UEFI threat landscape and underscores the need for vigilance against future threats ...