Why it matters
The reported vulnerability could matter to U.S. organizations and individuals that rely on Windows devices, but the article summary provides no estimate of affected systems or evidence of broad attacks.
TECHNOLOGY • UNITED STATES
BlackX bootkit reportedly infects fully patched Windows machines
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A report says the BlackX UEFI bootkit can infect fully patched Windows machines, exploiting a lack of clarity around Microsoft’s Secure Boot protections. The supplied article does not establish who is responsible or how widespread the threat is.
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