Tag: BlackX

  • BlackX UEFI Bootkit Exploits Old Flaw to Bypass Secure Boot

    BlackX UEFI Bootkit Exploits Old Flaw to Bypass Secure Boot

    The BlackX UEFI bootkit bypassed Secure Boot during an espionage campaign targeting diplomatic agencies in Central Asia. Researchers discovered the operation in early 2026, with targets concentrated in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Kaspersky linked the campaign to the Chinese state-sponsored group APT41 with medium confidence. However, that assessment does not establish attribution with certainty. The…