What Type of Malware Loads Itself Before the OS Boot is Complete? What is a Bootkit?

If you’re a security researcher or working in a SOC, getting a handle on bootkits is crucial. Though they’re not as well-known as other types of malware, bootkits pose a significant risk due to their low-level operations. 

So let’s dive into what a bootkit really is: 

What type of malware loads itself before the OS boot is complete? 

Malware that loads itself before the OS boot is complete is called a bootkit.  

A bootkit is a type of malware that …

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