SecurityNewSecure Boot’s Decade-Long Blind Spot
A failure to revoke 11 vulnerable UEFI shims has left Windows and Linux systems open to persistent firmware-level exploitation.
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SecurityLegacy UEFI Shims Leave Systems Open to Pre-Boot Attacks
A set of 11 expired, Microsoft-signed applications can be used to disable Secure Boot, allowing persistent malware at the firmware level.
SecurityMicrosoft Halts Secure Boot Updates Amid Hardware Compatibility Issues
A critical firmware certificate rollout has been paused for specific Windows 11 devices following reports of update failures.
SecurityWhy the Latest Bootloader Flaws Threaten Enterprise Networks
Newly discovered vulnerabilities in the popular U-Boot bootloader could allow attackers to bypass startup security protections entirely.
SecurityThe Invisible Gatekeeper: How Bootloader Flaws Evade Modern Security
Unpatched vulnerabilities in U-Boot expose millions of consumer and enterprise devices to silent, early-boot execution risks.
SecurityUnpatchable Security: The High Cost of Frozen Firmware
A high-tech laser attack bypasses security checks on Tangem hardware wallets, highlighting the double-edged sword of unpatchable firmware.