Topic: secure boot bypass
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Lenovo UEFI Updates Patch Critical Secure Boot Vulnerabilities
Lenovo released critical firmware updates to fix high-risk vulnerabilities in Secure Boot for several all-in-one desktop models, which could allow attackers to bypass security and execute malicious code at the firmware level. The affected devices include IdeaCentre AIO 3 and Yoga AIO models, with...
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HybridPetya Ransomware Bypasses UEFI Secure Boot
HybridPetya is a new ransomware that combines bootkit capabilities with encryption, exploiting a UEFI Secure Boot vulnerability to compromise systems. Unlike NotPetya, it uses a key generation method that allows decryption, making it functionally viable as conventional ransomware. Currently, ther...
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Gigabyte Motherboard Firmware Flaw Exposes Users to Bootkit Attacks
A critical security flaw in Gigabyte motherboards allows attackers to install stealthy bootkits at the firmware level, compromising systems before the OS loads and bypassing traditional security measures. The vulnerabilities stem from issues in System Management Mode (SMM), enabling unauthorized ...
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