Security Guard Magazine
    Thumbnail
    Linux FOSS infrastructure UEFI

    AerynOS: Revolutionizing Linux with Infrastructure-First Design

    March 30, 2025 • 1 min read

    AerynOS introduces a groundbreaking approach to Linux distributions by treating the operating system as modern infrastructure. This innovative platform offers atomic updates, stateless design, and intelligent boot management while setting new standards for reliability and system management.

    Thumbnail
    UEFI Microsoft Windows malware

    Critical UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Threatens Windows Systems Worldwide

    January 20, 2025 • 1 min read

    A major security flaw in UEFI Secure Boot (CVE-2024-7344) exposes Windows systems to potential bootkit attacks that can survive system reboots and OS reinstalls. Microsoft and Linux vendors have released patches to address this vulnerability that bypasses critical startup security checks.

    Thumbnail
    satellite aerospace hacking UEFI

    Engineers Revive 15-Year-Old BEESAT-1 Satellite Through Innovative Hacking

    January 05, 2025 • 1 min read

    A team of engineers successfully restored control of BEESAT-1, a CubeSat that had been malfunctioning since 2013, by developing creative solutions for software updates. The remarkable recovery demonstrates how combining space engineering with security techniques can resurrect seemingly defunct satellites.

    Thumbnail
    UEFI Linux Ubuntu malware

    First Linux UEFI Bootkit 'Bootkitty' Discovered, Signaling New Security Concerns

    November 29, 2024 • 1 min read

    Cybersecurity researchers at ESET have identified Bootkitty, the first-known UEFI bootkit targeting Linux systems. This sophisticated malware can survive OS reinstallations and demonstrates attackers' growing interest in compromising Linux-based infrastructure.

    Thumbnail
    Linux Ubuntu UEFI malware

    First Linux UEFI Bootkit Malware Emerges as New Cybersecurity Threat

    November 28, 2024 • 1 min read

    Security researchers have discovered Bootkitty, the first-ever UEFI bootkit malware targeting Linux systems, marking a significant evolution in firmware-level threats. While currently limited to Ubuntu and containing implementation flaws, this proof-of-concept malware demonstrates cybercriminals' expanding focus beyond Windows environments.

  • 1

Free Security Guards Resource and Information Magazine