<ul><li>A security researcher from Rapid7 created a Proof of Concept for CPU ransomware that infects the computer's CPU, making it undetectable by antivirus programs.</li><li>The ransomware would persist on the device even after the hard drive is replaced, ensuring its continued presence.</li><li>The Proof of Concept is not expected to be released to the public, as confirmed by the researcher Christiaan Beek.</li><li>Ransomware continues to pose a significant threat to businesses, with a recent study showing widespread impact and financial losses due to ransomware attacks.</li></ul>

CPU microcode hack could infect processors with ransomware directly

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