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Bootkitty marks a new chapter in the evolution of UEFI threats

ID: b48244a8-2a2a-5ce6-af5e-d1400d30cc7e

STIX ID: report--b48244a8-2a2a-5ce6-af5e-d1400d30cc7e

Feed Name: WeLiveSecurity (ESET Research)

Threat Score
35/100

Date Published: 2024-11-27

Date Updated: 2026-05-01

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ESET researchers uncovered Bootkitty, the first UEFI bootkit aimed at Linux; although it appears to be a proof-of-concept and has not been observed in the wild, its existence signals a shift in the UEFI threat landscape and underscores the need for increased vigilance and firmware-level defenses.

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