Critical UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Threatens Windows Systems Worldwide
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.
Engineers Revive 15-Year-Old BEESAT-1 Satellite Through Innovative Hacking
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.
First Linux UEFI Bootkit 'Bootkitty' Discovered, Signaling New Security Concerns
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.
First Linux UEFI Bootkit Malware Emerges as New Cybersecurity Threat
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.