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Stories from across the site that focus on Firmware Security.

How AI-Driven Firmware Hacking Exposes PC Peripheral Vulnerabilities

An Amazon security engineer used AI to reverse engineer and modify firmware on popular PC accessories, revealing risks of widespread device compromise and the implications for cybersecurity.

Aug 25, 2026

How Old UEFI Shim Vulnerabilities Still Threaten Secure Boot Protection

Attackers can bypass UEFI Secure Boot using decade-old shim bootloader flaws. Apply updated revocations to protect Windows and Linux systems from malicious bootkits.

Jul 15, 2026