c't has reported several times on the current security problems surrounding UEFI Secure Boot. Microsoft's multiple changes to the plan have led to many questions. Here we answer some of the most ...

As our reliance on technology grows, so does the need for robust security measures that protect systems from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. One critical area of focus is the system's boot ...

Microsoft's first Secure Boot certificates will expire in June 2026. In order for systems with Secure Boot to remain bootable, they must receive updated certificates by then. “Prepare for the first ...

Event ID 1798 occurs when an attempt is made to add the Microsoft Windows Production PCA 2011 certificate; this is an old and less secure certificate compared to UEFI CA 2023. In this post, we will ...

Battlefield 6 launch day has finally arrived, and many PC gamers will soon find out that Secure Boot must be enabled in Windows 10 or Windows 11 before playing. Secure Boot is designed to keep your PC ...

Do you see Event ID 1796 in your Windows 11/10/Server logs? If the Secure update process cannot complete and fails with an error message— The Secure Boot update ...

Taking your first steps into the world of Linux can be a scary proposition. After all, we have a whole new world of terminal commands, desktop environments and applications to learn. Thankfully Linux ...

Earlier this month, EA announced that players in its Battlefield 6 open beta on PC would have to enable Secure Boot in their Windows OS and BIOS settings. That decision proved controversial among ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Following Battlefield 6's difficulties with the "secure boot" problem on PC, it's now Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's turn. The BO7 beta is here, and some ...

ESET Research has discovered HybridPetya, on the VirusTotal sample sharing platform. It is a copycat of the infamous Petya/NotPetya malware, adding the capability of compromising UEFI-based systems ...