Your Windows PC needs this patch to ward off nasty bootkit malware - update now

The January Patch Tuesday updates for Windows refresh the expiring certificates for Secure Boot, which protects your computer against bootkit malware.
Hackaday

Play Games In UEFI…to Access Your Computer

These days, bootstrapping a computer is a pretty straight forward process, at least as far as the user is concerned. But in ...
CNET

This Trick Will Let 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PCs Upgrade to Windows 11

The era of Windows 10 is officially over, and Windows 11 has taken over. Microsoft ended support for their former OS in October, although it will still offer security updates for one more year. Plenty ...
PC Gamer

'Systems that have a secure boot process, in reality, do not': Major backdoors have been discovered in Framework Linux machines and it might just be the tip of the iceberg

Turns out, allowing direct memory modification is a little risky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a preferred source on ...
Bleeping Computer

Secure Boot bypass risk threatens nearly 200,000 Linux Framework laptops

Around 200,000 Linux computer systems from American computer maker Framework were shipped with signed UEFI shell components that could be exploited to bypass Secure Boot protections. According to ...
Centre Daily Times

Formal Rockview, Quehanna announcement outlines closure process. What’s next?

Rockview and Quehanna prisons will close by early 2026 after phased transfer plans. Nearly 900 staffers are affected; about 2,000 inmates will relocate. DOC projects savings over $100 million, citing ...
Detroit Free Press

UAW process to oust Fain must restart, rendered invalid by monitor

In August, six UAW locals upheld administrative charges against Shawn Fain. According to the UAW constitution, after the charges were passed, they would then be reviewed by the union's court-appointed ...
TWCN Tech News

Windows 11 Stuck on Gigabyte logo when booting

When your Windows 11 system gets stuck on the Gigabyte logo during boot, it typically indicates a failure in the boot process before the operating system can fully load. This can result from hardware ...
TWCN Tech News

Windows won’t boot from USB [Fix]

Can’t boot Windows using a USB drive? If yes, you have come to the correct page. In this post, we will help you find a working fix for boot issues with USB. To boot Windows using USB, you first need ...
PC Gamer

Battlefield 6 requires Secure Boot to run and it's coming to more games soon, including Call of Duty Black Ops 7: here's what it is, why Linux gamers are mad about it, and how ...

If you've been trying to access the Battlefield 6 open beta and can't make it past an error screen, it's probably down to Secure Boot. A security feature on Window ...
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RICOCHET Is Adding TPM 2.0 And Secure Boot To Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7

The Call Of Duty RICOCHET team made this announcement: When Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releases later this year, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot will be required to play on PC. These hardware-level protections ...