Researchers discover “Bootkitty,” the first UEFI bootkit for Linux

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 uploaded to VirusTotal. While not yet complete, Bootkitty is described as the first UEFI bootkit for Linux that researchers have found.

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