World’s 1st UEFI bootkit for 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.
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,
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
First-ever UEFI bootkit for Linux in the works, experts say
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, the first sample of the bootkit was detected on malware encyclopedia VirusTotal earlier this month.
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
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
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.
ESET Discovers a Prototype UEFI Bootkit that Targets Specific Ubuntu Linux Configuration
ESET’s malware research team reported the discovery of a prototype UEFI bootkit specifically targeting specific configurations of Ubuntu Linux.
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 Bootkit
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered the first-ever bootkit designed to target Linux systems and subvert their boot process for malicious purposes. The
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Bootkitty marks a new chapter in the evolution of UEFI threats
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