CyberArk Discovers New Rootkit-Enabling Hooking Technique For Intel Processors

[Lucian Armasu]

CyberArk discovered a new hooking technique for Intel processors that allows attackers to create persistent malware (rookits) on Windows machines.

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[InvalidError]

Got to appreciate the irony of security features intended to help prevent security exploits ending up facilitating malware permanence.

 

[sinewave242]

Am I guessing right when I say that this exploit is not working with AMD processors? One more reason to buy them. 😉