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Hidden flaw in Linux (Ubuntu and Fedora) laptops allows full system compromise

  • Chibuike Okpara--Notebookcheck.net
  • published date: 2025-07-05 15:34:00 UTC

A security flaw in the boot-up process of major Linux distributions, including Ubuntu and Fedora, allows an attacker with temporary physical access to bypass full-disk encryption and install persistent malware, according to a new report from security research…

Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a critical vulnerability that undermines the security of many encrypted Linux laptops, enabling evil maid attacks. The report from Ernw demonstrates that even … [+1562 chars]