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New UEFI bootkit BlackX bypasses Secure Boot on fully patched Windows

BlackX bootkit found infecting fully patched Windows systems

1 Nov 3 11:03 AM · 4d ago · 3 articles · 2 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 2

Ars Technica reports that organizations infected by a new bootkit tracked as BlackX had installed all of Microsoft's prior patches and certificate updates, yet BlackX still bypassed Secure Boot via the same Baton Drop flaw, reopening the question of whether Microsoft's unclear implementation is to blame.

BlackX bootkit found infecting fully patched Windows systems
arstechnica.com

“UEFI bootkit BlackX exploits Microsoft's lack of clarity around Secure Boot protections.”

Ars Technica

Microsoft Windows and Secure Boot vendorBlackLotus Precedent UEFI bootkit (2023)BlackX Newly identified UEFI bootkit

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What was reported 2 claims about this development

  1. 2 outlets UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?

    first by Mastodon, 4d ago · also Ars Technica

  2. 1 outlet BlackX bootkit bypassed Secure Boot on fully updated Windows

    first by UA.NEWS, 4d ago

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