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The latest Firmware coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot: Microsoft's New Gaming Security Requirements
Microsoft is quietly revolutionizing PC gaming security by making TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot mandatory requirements for modern gaming experiences, particularly with high-profile titles like Call of...
CISA Publishes Latest Siemens SICAM Advisory, But OT Operators Are Now on Their Own for Updates
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released an advisory detailing two web‑interface vulnerabilities in Siemens SICAM P850 and P855 power‑system devices. But...
Windows 11 KB5065790 Update: Secure Boot Certificate Expiry 2026 Explained
Microsoft's September preview update for Windows 11, KB5065790 (Build 22631.5984), appears routine on the surface—a compact, non-security "C" release with reliability fixes—but it carries a far...
Microsoft's 16-Year Bluetooth Hack: How a Mouse Forced Windows UTF-8 Compatibility
Sixteen years after Microsoft shipped the Presenter Mouse 8000, a tiny peripheral continues to influence Windows' Bluetooth stack through a remarkable compatibility hack that reveals the complex...
ABB FLXeon Controller Vulnerabilities: Critical Patches and Mitigation Guide
A wave of high-severity vulnerabilities affecting ABB's FLXeon building-automation controllers has forced urgent action across industrial operations and facilities management teams. Multiple CVEs...
Survision LPR CVE-2025-12108: Critical Unauthenticated Access Vulnerability Exposed
A critical security vulnerability in Survision License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras has been disclosed, designated as CVE-2025-12108, allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain complete control...
UEFI boot attacks now exploit IGEL OS to bypass Windows Secure Boot
A sophisticated class of pre-OS attacks targeting the Windows boot chain has resurfaced with alarming sophistication, threatening to bypass even Microsoft's most robust security measures. These...
Hitachi Energy TropOS 4th Gen Vulnerabilities Expose Critical Infrastructure
Hitachi Energy has disclosed three high-severity vulnerabilities in its TropOS 4th Generation industrial wireless routers that could allow authenticated, low-privilege users to gain root access and...
Microsoft Secure Boot Certificate Rollout: GPO Management Guide 2024
Microsoft's latest Secure Boot certificate rollout strategy represents a significant shift in how organizations manage firmware security across their Windows environments. The new Group Policy Object...
Windows on Chromebook: Why This Hybrid Approach Fails in 2025
The concept of installing Windows on a Chromebook continues to tempt users who want the familiarity of Microsoft's operating system combined with the lightweight hardware and impressive battery life...
Siemens S7-1200 PLC Vulnerabilities Expose Critical Infrastructure to Attacks
Siemens ProductCERT has disclosed two high-severity vulnerabilities affecting SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU V1 and V2 families that could enable remote attackers to crash industrial controllers or execute...
Rockwell 1783-NATR Critical Vulnerabilities: Immediate Firmware Update Required
Rockwell Automation has issued an urgent security advisory for its 1783-NATR Network Address Translation router, revealing three critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to compromise...