pre-boot security

  1. Secure Boot Certificate Rollover 2026: Plan Now to Safeguard UEFI Boot

    Microsoft has warned that the cryptographic roots underpinning UEFI Secure Boot on Windows devices will begin to expire in June 2026, forcing a global certificate update that every IT team and many end users must plan for now to avoid boot-level insecurities and loss of updateability. Background...
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  2. KB5066189: Out-of-Band Windows 11 SSU and Reset/Recovery Fix

    Microsoft released an out‑of‑band update on August 19, 2025—KB5066189—for Windows 11 devices on the 22621 and 22631 build families (OS Builds 22621.5771 and 22631.5771). The package is an optional, non‑security rollup that patches a regression introduced by the August 2025 monthly updates...
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  3. How to Enable Secure Boot for Battlefield 6 on Windows 10 & 11 in 2025

    The highly anticipated launch of Battlefield 6 delivers a cutting-edge gaming experience to PC players, but it also brings a new layer of security requirements—chief among them, the need for Secure Boot to be enabled on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. As EA’s Javelin anti-cheat technology...
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  4. Understanding Windows 11 Safe OS Dynamic Updates (KB5061090): Security & Reliability Boost

    The latest Safe OS Dynamic Update for Windows 11, as referenced in KB5061090 and released on June 26, 2025, offers crucial support for users of Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. Much more than a routine patch, these Safe OS Dynamic Updates are integral, under-the-hood components designed to...
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  5. KB5059693: Critical Safe OS Update Secures Windows 11 and Server 2025 Deployment

    The May 28, 2025 release of KB5059693 marks a pivotal milestone in the ongoing evolution of Windows 11, version 24H2, and Windows Server 2025—a step emblematic of Microsoft’s cautious yet relentless drive toward a more robust, secure, and adaptable operating system landscape. Dubbed a “Safe OS...
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