World’s 1st UEFI bootkit for Linux

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.
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
First-ever UEFI bootkit for Linux in the works, experts say
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, the first sample of the bootkit was detected on malware encyclopedia VirusTotal earlier this month.
First UEFI bootkit ever built for Linux discovered
ESET has discovered the first proof-of-concept UEFI bootkit malware for Linux: Bootkitty. This is the first time a type of UEFI bootkit malware has been
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.
ESET Discovers a Prototype UEFI Bootkit that Targets Specific Ubuntu Linux Configuration
ESET’s malware research team reported the discovery of a prototype UEFI bootkit specifically targeting specific configurations of Ubuntu Linux.
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.
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