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Tech briefing · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · Evening edition · Story 5 of 5
Critical UEFI firmware flaw affects most servers and data centers
Researchers found a critical UEFI firmware flaw that allows remote code execution on servers. A patch is available, but delayed firmware updates leave many systems exposed.
Why it matters: This flaw could allow attackers to run code during the boot process, posing a significant security risk to organizations worldwide.
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