New UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Load Malicious BootkitsA newly discovered vulnerability in UEFI systems could bypass Secure Boot, allowing execution of malicious code during system startup.The vulnerability is linked to the improper use of a custom PE loader, compromising UEFI security standards.
Microsoft patches Windows to eliminate Secure Boot bypass threatMicrosoft patched CVE-2024-7344, a vulnerability allowing firmware infections to bypass Secure Boot, highlighting critical security risks for Windows devices.
Code found online exploits LogoFAIL to install Bootkitty Linux backdoorThe exploit bypasses Secure Boot protections by injecting malicious code that tricks the UEFI into trusting backdoored kernel images and GRUB files.
New UEFI Secure Boot Vulnerability Could Allow Attackers to Load Malicious BootkitsA newly discovered vulnerability in UEFI systems could bypass Secure Boot, allowing execution of malicious code during system startup.The vulnerability is linked to the improper use of a custom PE loader, compromising UEFI security standards.
Microsoft patches Windows to eliminate Secure Boot bypass threatMicrosoft patched CVE-2024-7344, a vulnerability allowing firmware infections to bypass Secure Boot, highlighting critical security risks for Windows devices.
Code found online exploits LogoFAIL to install Bootkitty Linux backdoorThe exploit bypasses Secure Boot protections by injecting malicious code that tricks the UEFI into trusting backdoored kernel images and GRUB files.
Widely used DNA sequencer still doesn't enforce Secure BootSecure Boot is essential for protecting devices against firmware malware, yet some specialized devices fail to implement it effectively.
Microsoft reiterates "non-negotiable" TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11Windows 11 requires specific hardware, including Secure Boot and compatible processors for optimal performance and security.
Secure Boot-neutering PKfail debacle is more prevalent than anyone knewTest platform keys compromised Secure Boot protections in various devices.Numerous manufacturers used non-production keys, leading to vulnerabilities.Public disclosure of private keys heightens risk of sophisticated cyberattacks.
Microsoft's latest security update has ruined dual-boot Windows and Linux PCsMicrosoft's security update is causing issues for dual-boot users, hindering Linux boot processes despite initial assurances that it wouldn’t affect these setups.
"Something has gone seriously wrong," dual-boot systems warn after Microsoft updateA Microsoft update has caused boot failures in Linux devices, affecting dual-boot configurations with Secure Boot enabled.Multiple Linux distributions, including Debian and Ubuntu, are impacted by this issue due to a recent Microsoft patch.
Windows update breaks Linux dual boot - but there is a fix for some usersMicrosoft's recent Windows update unintentionally caused issues for Linux users dual-booting their systems, affecting security policies.
Microsoft's latest security update has ruined dual-boot Windows and Linux PCsMicrosoft's security update is causing issues for dual-boot users, hindering Linux boot processes despite initial assurances that it wouldn’t affect these setups.
"Something has gone seriously wrong," dual-boot systems warn after Microsoft updateA Microsoft update has caused boot failures in Linux devices, affecting dual-boot configurations with Secure Boot enabled.Multiple Linux distributions, including Debian and Ubuntu, are impacted by this issue due to a recent Microsoft patch.
Windows update breaks Linux dual boot - but there is a fix for some usersMicrosoft's recent Windows update unintentionally caused issues for Linux users dual-booting their systems, affecting security policies.
Secure Boot is completely broken on 200+ models from 5 big device makersSecure Boot was adopted to protect against BIOS malware threat. The underlying threat became real with the discovery of Mebromi, the first-known BIOS rootkit, in 2011.