"NSA Releases Guide to Mitigate BlackLotus Threat"

Cybercriminals could exploit a known vulnerability in the secure startup process of Microsoft Windows to bypass Secure Boot protection and execute "BlackLotus" malware. The National Security Agency (NSA) has published the "BlackLotus Mitigation Guide" Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) in order to help system administrators and network defenders mitigate this threat. The guide highlights recommended measures to detect and prevent malicious BlackLotus activities. BlackLotus exploits a known vulnerability called "Baton Drop," tracked as CVE-2022-21894, which bypasses security features during the startup process of the device, also known as Secure Boot. The malware targets Secure Boot by exploiting vulnerable boot loaders not included in the Secure Boot Deny List Database (DBX). This article continues to discuss the CSI released by the NSA on mitigating the BlackLotus threat.

NSA reports "NSA Releases Guide to Mitigate BlackLotus Threat"