World’s 1st UEFI bootkit for Linux

The first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux has been detected, so users beware
ESET researchers uncover 'Bootkitty', a first-of-its-kind UEFI bootkit for Linux Bootkitty seems to be in early stages of development, but could pose a major risk Linux users warned to be on their guard against possible attacks UEFI bootkits are reportedly making their way into Linux,
Found on VirusTotal: The world’s first UEFI bootkit for Linux
Researchers at security firm ESET said Wednesday that they found the first UEFI bootkit for Linux. The discovery may portend that UEFI bootkits that have targeted Windows systems in recent years may soon target Linux too.
First-ever UEFI bootkit for Linux in the works, experts say
Bootkitty doesn’t bite… yet Security researchers say they've stumbled upon the first-ever UEFI bootkit targeting Linux, illustrating a key moment in the evolution of such tools.… Dubbed "Bootkitty" by Slovak security shop ESET,
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
Bootkitty: Analyzing the first UEFI bootkit for Linux
ESET's discovery of the first UEFI bootkit designed for Linux sendss an important message: UEFI bootkits are no longer confined to Windows systems alone.
First UEFI bootkit ever built for Linux discovered
ESET has discovered the first proof-of-concept UEFI bootkit malware for Linux: Bootkitty. This is the first time a type of UEFI bootkit malware has been
Researchers discover first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux
The first UEFI bootkit specifically targeting Linux systems has been discovered, marking a shift in stealthy and hard-to-remove bootkit threats that previously focused on Windows.
Just Like Windows: Linux Targeted by First-Ever UEFI Bootkit
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered the first-ever UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems and subvert their boot process for malicious purposes. The
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Just Like Windows: Linux Targeted by First-Ever Bootkit
The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface malware exists as an in-the-wild application named bootkit.efi, which its creators named "Bootkitty." So said researchers at cybersecurity firm Eset, who ...
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'Bootkitty' Malware Can Infect a Linux Machine's Boot Process
UEFI bootkits are no longer confined to Windows systems alone,” the antivirus provider added. It's unclear how an attacker might circulate the bootkit. But ESET noted that "reinstalling an OS ...