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Thunderstrike Apple Mac OS X Firmware Bootkit Unveiled

🗓️ 08 Jan 2015 12:59:34Reported by Michael MimosoType 
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A vulnerability affecting Apple's Mac OS X systems allows installation of persistent and undetectable malicious firmware bootkits, providing hackers with stealthy control over compromised Macs. Thunderstrike bootkit leverages vulnerabilities in Thunderbolt-connected peripherals and firmware updates, surviving OS reinstallations and SSD replacements

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