BlackLotus UEFI bootkit can defeat Secure Boot protection
The myth is real now, and you can't protect yourself from the ghost in the machine
A firmware update made Secure Boot useless for hundreds of MSI motherboards
Secure Boot isn't secure if the settings are wrong
BlackLotus, the new UEFI rootkit that makes security researchers worry
Why it matters: "BlackLotus" is being offered on underground forums as an all-powerful firmware rootkit, capable of surviving any removal effort and bypassing the most advanced Windows protections. If actual malware samples can prove the offer is real, of course.
How to Boot to BIOS in Windows 11
The Windows 11 POST process happens quickly for improved startup times, leaving little room to hit the designated setup key and access the BIOS menu. Here's how to boot to BIOS in Windows 11.
For years, some Gigabyte and Asus motherboards carried UEFI malware
The CosmicStrand rootkit is the latest indication that UEFI malware may be more common than previously thought
AMD promises to fix fTPM issue that causes stuttering and freezes in Windows 10 and Windows 11 for Ryzen users
Firmware updates are on the way, plus some temporary workarounds
Intel issues advisory for 16 new firmware vulnerabilities
Firmware patches are on the way
New UEFI firmware vulnerabilities affect several PC vendors
Supply chain infrastructure and enterprise systems are at risk
ESET has discovered the first UEFI rootkit in the wild
Persistence that can survive most hardware upgrades
