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May 29, 2025 · Information Security

First CPU‑Level Ransomware Proof‑of‑Concept Revealed – Why It Matters

Rapid7’s Chrstiaan Beek has created the world’s first CPU‑level ransomware proof‑of‑concept, exploiting AMD Zen microcode vulnerabilities to hijack BIOS and encrypt drives, a technique that can bypass traditional detection and remain active even after OS reinstall, though he promises not to release it.