Bootkits: The Stealthy Threat That Could Hijack Your System
A bootkit represents one of the most insidious forms of malware, primarily due to its ability to embed itself deep within the system’s boot process, making it extraordinarily difficult to detect and eradicate. Unlike traditional forms of malware that operate within the operating system (OS), bootkits specifically target the Master Boot Record (MBR) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), the…