BIOS is an abbreviation of 'Basic Input / Output System' and is the firmware stored in the ROM on the motherboard of the PC. When you boot your PC, the BIOS program written to the ROM boots, ...

The operators of the TrickBot malware botnet have added a new capability that can allow them to interact with an infected computer's BIOS or UEFI firmware. The new capability was spotted inside part ...

A tiny BIOS chip lurks inside every computer, sitting on your motherboard to breathe life into your system when you press the power button. It not only powers your PC, but helps protect it, too—as ...

Other than securing your local account with a password or a PIN, one can set and use BIOS or UEFI passwords on their Windows computer. In this post, we see how you can set up an Administrator or ...

Your computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) is about to become history and be replaced by Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) -- and that brings both advantages and problems. When you ...

Attackers can create persistent malware that hides below a computer's operating system, making it effectively invisible to endpoint detection and response tools, new security research suggests. Kazuki ...

I am aware of all the sources stating that UEFI replaces BIOS. And i'm aware that UEFI includes legacy mode. But this question is not about UEFI legacy mode. "A common misconception is that UEFI is a ...

When a VirtualBox virtual machine boots directly into the UEFI Interactive Shell, it’s typically because the EFI firmware cannot automatically find a bootable operating system loader. This could be ...

As a PC owner, one of the most important things to know is the manufacturer, model and BIOS version of the motherboard you have in your system. This is one of the first questions I ask people when ...