Tagged: Bootkitty

December 1, 2024

Security Alert: Bootkitty Bootkit Targets Linux via UEFI Vulnerability (CVE-2023-40238)

Security researchers from Binarly and ESET have uncovered “Bootkitty,” the first-ever UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems. This new threat exploits the LogoFAIL vulnerability (CVE-2023-40238), a UEFI firmware flaw,...

Linux / Malware

November 27, 2024

ESET Unveils “Bootkitty”: The First UEFI Bootkit Targeting Linux Systems

ESET researchers have unveiled Bootkitty, the first UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems, marking a new chapter in the evolution of UEFI threats. While previous bootkits exclusively targeted Windows...