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Abstract: The core part of the computer operating system that plays an important role in managing computer resources is the kernel. One of the most elusive types of malware in recent times that pose ...

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Introducing a Windows UEFI Bootkit in Rust designed to facilitate the manual mapping of a driver manual mapper before the kernel (ntoskrnl.exe) is loaded, effectively bypassing Driver Signature ...