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HybridPetya Mimics NotPetya, Adds UEFI Compromise
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-7344 | Howyar UEFI Application "Reloader" (32-bit and 64-bit) is vulnerable to execution of unsigned software in a hardcoded path | 8.2 | 1% | PoC |
From the original article
1 min read at infosecurity-magazine.com
A newly identified ransomware strain called HybridPetya has appeared on the VirusTotal platform. Uploaded in February 2025, the sample showed under filenames suggesting a link to the destructive NotPetya outbreak . The malware shares substantial similarities to Petya and NotPetya but adds new capabilities that make it stand out, including the ability to compromise UEFI-based systems.
By Alessandro Mascellino · infosecurity-magazine.com
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