Hackers Bypass Windows Secure Boot on Fully Updated PCs Using BlackX Bootkit
Kaspersky researchers have uncovered BlackX, a UEFI bootkit used against diplomatic agencies in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Discovered in early 2026, the malware bypassed Windows Secure Boot on fully patched computers because essential certificate revocations had not been activated. The campaign shows how installed updates can leave a security gap when additional deployment steps remain […] The post Hackers Bypass Windows Secure Boot on Fully Updated PCs Using BlackX Bootkit appeared first on Cyber Security News .
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