BlackLotus Malware Hijacks Windows Secure Boot Process
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-21894 | Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability | 4.4 | 7% |
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2 min read at schneier.comResearchers have discovered malware that “can hijack a computer’s boot process even when Secure Boot and other advanced protections are enabled and running on fully updated versions of Windows.” Dubbed BlackLotus, the malware is what’s known as a UEFI bootkit.
By Bruce Schneier · schneier.com
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