World’s 1st UEFI bootkit for Linux

The first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux has been detected, so users beware
ESET researchers uncover 'Bootkitty', a first-of-its-kind UEFI bootkit for Linux Bootkitty seems to be in early stages of development, but could pose a major risk Linux users warned to be on their guard against possible attacks UEFI bootkits are reportedly making their way into Linux,
Researchers discover first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux
The first UEFI bootkit specifically targeting Linux systems has been discovered, marking a shift in stealthy and hard-to-remove bootkit threats that previously focused on Windows.
Just Like Windows: Linux Targeted by First-Ever UEFI Bootkit
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered the first-ever UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems and subvert their boot process for malicious purposes. The
First UEFI bootkit ever built for Linux discovered
ESET has discovered the first proof-of-concept UEFI bootkit malware for Linux: Bootkitty. This is the first time a type of UEFI bootkit malware has been
Researchers discover "Bootkitty," the first UEFI bootkit for Linux
"Bootkitty" is a new and concerning malware that targets Linux systems. Eset analysts recently discovered the bootkit in a previously unknown UEFI application (bootkit.efi) that someone
Researchers Discover "Bootkitty" – First UEFI Bootkit Targeting Linux Kernels
Dubbed Bootkitty by its creators who go by the name BlackCat, the bootkit is assessed to be a proof-of-concept (PoC) and there is no evidence that it has been put to use in real-world attacks. Also tracked as IranuKit, it was uploaded to the VirusTotal platform on November 5, 2024.
Found on VirusTotal: The world’s first UEFI bootkit for Linux
This update is adding the following further details: this threat is not a UEFI firmware implant or rootkit, it's a UEFI bootkit attacking the bootloader. The Bootkitty sample analyzed by ESET was not unkillable.
Just Like Windows: Linux Targeted by First-Ever Bootkit
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered the first-ever bootkit designed to target Linux systems and subvert their boot process for malicious purposes. The
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'Bootkitty' Malware Can Infect a Linux Machine's Boot Process
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Chinese hackers exploit Linux with new WolfsBane malware
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