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World’s 1st UEFI bootkit for Linux

Researchers discover "Bootkitty," the first UEFI bootkit for Linux

"Bootkitty" is a new and concerning malware that targets Linux systems. Eset analysts recently discovered the bootkit in a previously unknown UEFI application (bootkit.efi) that someone

Ars Technica · 3d

Found on VirusTotal: The world’s first UEFI bootkit for Linux

Researchers at security firm ESET said Wednesday that they found the first UEFI bootkit for Linux. The discovery may portend that UEFI bootkits that have targeted Windows systems in recent years may soon target Linux too.

WeLiveSecurity · 4d

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.

Bleeping Computer · 3d

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.

HHS · 3d

Just Like Windows: Linux Targeted by First-Ever Bootkit

Bad kitty: Bootkitty malware, found in the wild, stands as the first-ever known bootkit to target Linux. (Image: Shutterstock) Cybersecurity researchers have discovered the first-ever bootkit designed to target Linux systems and subvert their boot process ...

Code found online exploits LogoFAIL to install Bootkitty Linux backdoor

These exploits are able to override an industry-standard defense known as Secure Boot and execute malicious firmware early in ...

PCMag on MSN3d

'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 ...

TechRadar3d

The first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux has been detected, so users beware

ESET researchers uncover 'Bootkitty', a first-of-its-kind UEFI bootkit for Linux Bootkitty seems to be in early stages of development, but could pose a major risk Linux users warned to be on their ...

WeLiveSecurity3d

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 ...

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