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Computing, Hardware

Security experts bypass BIOS-locked laptop using just a screwdriver

June 15, 2023

Via: TechSpot

Experts at cybersecurity firm CyberCX unintentionally put themselves in this exact situation. Old Lenovo L440 laptops the company used in the past had their BIOS “conveniently locked” once the devices were decommissioned. The experts decided to use the computers as […]


Computing, Hardware

Researchers fully compromise AMD fTPM, confirming voltage fault injection vulnerability

May 2, 2023

Via: TechSpot

A new research paper explains vulnerabilities in AMD SoCs that could let attackers neutralize any security from their TPM implementations. The attacks can expose any cryptographic information or other credentials TPM guards. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) adds a layer of […]


Computing, Hardware

Intel has discovered a host of serious firmware vulnerabilities

February 9, 2022

Via: Techradar

Intel says it has discovered 16 new BIOS vulnerabilities that could allow cybercriminals to circumvent cybersecurity solutions in the operating system and access sensitive data. Furthemore, it would allow them to launch Denial of Service, as well as Privilege Escalation […]


Computing, Hardware

Intel, Lenovo and more hit by major BIOS security flaws

February 3, 2022

Via: Techradar

UEFI firmware from the software company Insyde carries 23 flaws, many of which are critical and would allow malicious actors to persist in a target device, install malware, steal sensitive data, all while accessing the endpoint remotely, experts have warned. […]