SecuritySecure Boot Vulnerability: Microsoft Overlooked Issue for 10 Years
Cybersecurity experts have identified a severe vulnerability in Microsoft’s Secure Boot mechanism that persisted for more than a decade. The issue stemmed from outdated and forgotten 'shim' modules that the company failed to revoke in time. These modules allowed attackers to bypass Secure Boot protection, jeopardizing the security of millions of devices worldwide. The discovery shocked the industry, as Secure Boot was long considered a reliable defense against unauthorized software.
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