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,
'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 researchers.
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.
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),
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.
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GodLoader Malware Infects Thousands via Game Development Tools
A new cyber-attack technique uses Godot Engine to deploy undetectable malware via GodLoader, infecting more than 17,000 ...
Hackers Exploit Popular Godot Game Engine To Spread Malware
Security researchers at Check Point Research have discovered a new malware loader “GodLoader” that exploits the game engine ...
North Korean hackers use disguised apps to target Macs with hidden malware
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says North Korean hackers hide malware in macOS apps, bypassing Mac security checks.
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Protect against malware with NordLayer's new feature
The most common file formats for hiding malware are .exe and .zip, according to research by NordVPN. These are also the file ...
Salt Typhoon targets telcos again with backdoor GhostSpider malware
While GhostSpider took all the limelight, Salt Typhoon was also spotted using other, never-seen-before variants, including a ...
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Chinese Hackers Use GHOSTSPIDER Malware to Hack Telecoms Across 12+ Countries
China-linked Earth Estries uses GHOSTSPIDER malware to hack telecoms and governments globally, breaching 20+ entities.
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Microsoft Defender Is Not Enough Anymore—This Malware Gets Around It
Malware hidden inside a fake NFT game ignores two-factor authentication and gains access to a victim's Google account via a ...
Salt Typhoon hackers backdoor telcos with new GhostSpider malware
The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Salt Typhoon has been observed utilizing a new "GhostSpider" backdoor in attacks ...
NordLayer adds malware detection tool to help keep businesses safe
NordLayer provides secure remote access, private gateways, and encrypted connections to enhance cybersecurity and support ...