HP's EFI Email Client and Daystarter Boot Hijacker

Cathode Ray Dude - CRD · Documentary · 59 min · 2024 · YouTube title: Quick Start, Episode 7: Crimes... And Felonies.

Why it's here

Cited as a deep, entertaining look at firmware-level software and vendors abusing pre-boot access.

What it covers

Cathode Ray Dude covers two bizarre HP 'Quick Start' features: QuickLook, an offline email client built on EFI firmware, and Daystarter, which hijacks the Windows boot process. It includes an explanation of EFI applications and why HP built these things.