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 guard against possible attacks UEFI bootkits are reportedly making their way into Linux,
Researchers Discover "Bootkitty" – First UEFI Bootkit Targeting Linux Kernels
Dubbed Bootkitty by its creators who go by the name BlackCat, the bootkit is assessed to be a proof-of-concept (PoC) and there is no evidence that it has been put to use in real-world attacks. Also tracked as IranuKit, it was uploaded to the VirusTotal platform on November 5, 2024.
New Exploit Targets LogoFAIL Vulnerability to Deploy Bootkitty Linux Malware
Recent cybersecurity research has unveiled malicious code that takes advantage of a significant firmware vulnerability, known as LogoFAIL, to implant a backdoor into Linux systems. The exploit specifically targets devices from manufacturers such as Acer, HP, Fujitsu, and Lenovo that still operate with unpatched firmware.
Found on VirusTotal: The world’s first UEFI bootkit for Linux
This update is adding the following further details: this threat is not a UEFI firmware implant or rootkit, it's a UEFI bootkit attacking the bootloader. The Bootkitty sample analyzed by ESET was not unkillable.
Just Like Windows: Linux Targeted by First-Ever Bootkit
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered the first-ever bootkit designed to target Linux systems and subvert their boot process for malicious purposes. The
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