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UEFI, Linux and Bootkitty
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.
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.
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,
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 "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 Bootkit “Bootkitty” Targets Linux Systems via UEFI
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered “Bootkitty,” possibly the first UEFI bootkit specifically designed to target Linux systems. This marks a significant shift in the UEFI threat landscape, which previously focused exclusively on Windows-based attacks.
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.
'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.
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Where to find the best Linux support, no matter your skill level: 5 options
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Network World
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Linux command line for beginners: 25 essential commands
If you want to delete a file, you would use the rm command (e.g., rm myfile). As you might suspect, you can only remove files ...
Hackaday
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FLOSS Weekly Episode 811: Elixir & Nerves – Real Embedded Linux
This week, Jonathan Bennett and Lars Wikman chat about Elixir and Nerves — a modern language that’s a take on Erlang, and an ...
HowToGeek on MSN
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7 Tricks to Make Learning the Linux Command Line Easier
The Linux command line can seem impenetrable, with arcane instructions and a focus on text interfaces. Fortunately, there are ...
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Linux devices hit with even more new malware, this time from Chinese hackers
Chinese hackers have built new all-in-one malware to target Linux devices, a new report from cybersecurity researchers ESET, ...
Hackaday
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Linux Fu: Audio Network Pipes
Life was simpler when everything your computer did was text-based. It is easy enough to shove data into one end of a pipe and ...
HowToGeek on MSN
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Identify Hard Drive Bottlenecks With These 5 Linux Commands
How fast your Linux computer can move data between its hard drives and RAM has a direct impact on its performance. These five ...
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