Some of the worst hacks exploit unpatched firmware.

Microsoft’s CA-2023 Secure Boot update broke PCs. Learn why UEFI firmware failed, how vendors reacted, and how to fix your boot issues.

CSM or Compatibility Support Mode is a part of UEFI Firmware and is used to make an operating system and other connected devices compatible with the UEFI. It is only used by devices when the ...

Unless your computer is pretty old, it probably uses UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) to boot. The idea is that a bootloader picks up files from an EFI partition and uses them to start ...

Lenovo has patched a trio of bugs that could be abused to perform UEFI attacks. A roundup of the best software and apps for Windows and Mac computers, as well as iOS and Android devices, to keep ...

Multiple security vulnerabilities collectively named LogoFAIL affect image-parsing components in the UEFI code from various vendors. Researchers warn that they could be exploited to hijack the ...

Keeping your PC up to date isn’t just about installing the latest Windows updates. Hardware drivers and motherboard firmware (BIOS or UEFI) play a big role in system stability and security. While ...

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No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid the BIOS or UEFI. That’s where you define the basics, from the boot sequence and memory profiles to security features like Secure Boot.

Researchers uncovered a stealthy UEFI rootkit that’s being used in highly targeted campaigns by a notorious Chinese cyberespionage group with suspected government ties. The group is known for using ...