How to fix Secure Boot error "Image failed to verify with *ACCESS DENIED*"(possible firmware rootkit) [migrated]

When attempting to boot a live OS via USB or CD, I get the secure boot error: "Image failed to verify with ACCESS DENIED". There is no SSD/HDD installed. Secure boot is enabled and while i know that disabling secure boot will all… Continue reading How to fix Secure Boot error "Image failed to verify with *ACCESS DENIED*"(possible firmware rootkit) [migrated]

Kaspersky’s Advanced Persistent Threats Predictions for 2024

New botnets, more AI in spearphishing and increases in hack-for-hire business are some of Kaspersky’s security predictions. Get extensive APT mitigation tips, too. Continue reading Kaspersky’s Advanced Persistent Threats Predictions for 2024

Advanced threat predictions for 2024

Kaspersky researchers review APT predictions for 2023 and current trends in the advanced threat landscape, and try to predict how it will develop in 2024. Continue reading Advanced threat predictions for 2024

Is this instantaneous disappearing firewall window pop-up query about process mediasharingd a security issue? Possible rootkit attempt?

Is this a security issue to be really concerned about? A rootkit?
Query window pops out and instantly disappears ("as if it was clicked in", but that’s not possible, because it’s in a flash) on Desktop after booting asking for al… Continue reading Is this instantaneous disappearing firewall window pop-up query about process mediasharingd a security issue? Possible rootkit attempt?

Microsoft patches four exploited zero-days, but lags with fixes for a fifth (CVE-2023-36884)

For July 2023 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has delivered 130 patches; among them are four for vulnerabilites actively exploited by attackers, but no patch for CVE-2023-36884, an Office and Windows HTML RCE vulnerability exploited in targeted attacks aimed … Continue reading Microsoft patches four exploited zero-days, but lags with fixes for a fifth (CVE-2023-36884)