Items Tagged with 'firmware updates'

The National Security Agency (NSA) is warning of a known vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows secure startup process that malicious actors could use to bypass Secure Boot protection and execute BlackLotus malware.

Cyber breaches or ransomware-induced shutdowns can crush a company. But, cybersecurity hygiene can greatly limit exposure and prevent most breaches. 

New research shows that a unified extensive firmware interface (UEFI) bootkit is capable of bypassing security features despite system updates. 

Cybersecurity leaders need to prepare for the top cyber threats of the future, with major world events and high-profile targets drawing cyberattacks in 2022.