Christiaan Beek from Rapid7 detailed a concept of CPU ransomware, arising from a vulnerability in AMD chips. This advanced form of ransomware could embed itself in the CPU by manipulating microcode. While currently a slim risk, there are signs of evolving criminal tactics, such as existing UEFI bootkits and hints from Conti leaks about firmware ransomware development. Beek's insights emphasize the necessity for users and companies to be vigilant against these potential threats that could render existing defenses ineffective.
Of course, we won't release that, but it's fascinating, right?
Ransomware at the CPU level, microcode alteration, and if you are in the CPU or the firmware, you will bypass every freaking traditional technology we have out there.
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