Cybersecurity Researchers Spotted First-Ever UEFI Rootkit in the Wild

Cybersecurity researchers at ESET have unveiled what they claim to be the first-ever UEFI rootkit being used in the wild, allowing hackers to implant persistent malware on the targeted computers that could survive a complete hard-drive wipe.

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Millions of Up-to-Date Apple Macs Remain Vulnerable to EFI Firmware Hacks

“Always keep your operating system and software up-to-date.”

This is one of the most popular and critical advice that every security expert strongly suggests you to follow to prevent yourself from major cyber attacks.

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Oops! Microsoft Accidentally Leaks Backdoor Keys to Bypass UEFI Secure Boot

It’s True — There is no such backdoor that only its creator can access.

Microsoft has accidentally leaked the Secret keys that allow hackers to unlock devices protected by UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Secure Boot feature.

What’s even worse?

It will be impossible for Microsoft to undo its leak.
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Secure Boot is a security feature that protects your device from

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