New Malware cracks Windows 11 UEFI for the first time
A new bootkit malware named Black Lotus is able to infect the UEFI otherwise known as the bootloader or firmware screen. This is similar to the BIOS screen that pops up when you first turn on your computer.
This Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) was supposed to be more interactive, easier to use, and more secure. However, late last year, Black Lotus was discovered by Kaspersky security researcher Sergey Lozhkin to have bypassed Windows Security. The researcher described it as a sophisticated crimeware solution that can leave many systems vulnerable.
The Black Lotus 11 bootkit breaches UEFI
What makes this bootkit malware newsworthy and slightly alarming is that this malware managed to breach Windows 11 UEFI. This has left many un-patched stations vulnerable to infiltration.
This Black Lotus malware used to backdoor Windows machines had about a $5000 price tag on it, which is a relatively cheap price tag when compared to the damage it can cause, especially since businesses are being targeted with an increasing rate of malware.
What can you do?
Make sure to keep your system’s firmware updated, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us, Britec helps.