BlackLotus UEFI bootkit disables Windows security mechanisms

ESET researchers have published the first analysis of a UEFI bootkit capable of circumventing UEFI Secure Boot, a critical platform security feature. The functionality of the bootkit and its features make researchers believe that it is a threat known as BlackLotus. BlackLotus investigation This UEFI bootkit has been sold on hacking forums for $5,000 since at least October 2022. IT can run even on fully up-to-date Windows 11 systems with UEFI Secure Boot enabled. “Our … More →

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