Betraying the BIOS - Where the Guardians of the BIOS are Failing

Explore the critical vulnerabilities in UEFI firmware security in this 50-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the increasing activity of both well-intentioned researchers and malicious attackers in the UEFI security space. Examine known UEFI implants, including those by HackingTeam and state-sponsored actors, to understand the scope of the problem. Analyze whether these security breaches are isolated incidents or indicative of a more widespread security lapse. Gain insights from security expert Alex Matrosov as he uncovers the challenges facing UEFI firmware protection and the potential consequences of these vulnerabilities.