Secure Boot
The latest Secure Boot coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
KB5073724 removes legacy modem drivers, prepares Windows 10 ESU for Secure Boot changes
Microsoft's January 2026 security rollup KB5073724 represents a critical transitional update for Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) customers, delivering essential security patches while...
Microsoft's January Patch Tuesday Fixes Critical Secure Boot Certificate Expiration
Microsoft's January 2025 Patch Tuesday has delivered a crucial security update that addresses expiring Secure Boot certificates on Windows devices, a preventative fix that security experts are...
Microsoft's 2026 ESU Update & 26H1 Platform: Extending Windows 10 Support While Advancing Copilot+ ARM
Microsoft has quietly initiated the first wave of vendor-signed Windows updates for 2026—an event that appears routine but carries significant implications for two distinct groups: organizations...
January 2026 Kerberos Hardening & Secure Boot Changes: What Windows Admins Must Know
Microsoft's January 2026 security update marks a significant turning point in Windows security infrastructure, initiating a multi-year transition toward stronger authentication protocols and...
Windows 11 Shutdown Bug: KB5073455 Secure Launch Update Causes Restart Issues
A critical security update designed to enhance Windows 11's protection mechanisms has inadvertently introduced a disruptive shutdown bug affecting systems worldwide. Microsoft's January 2026 update...
Windows 11 KB5074109: Security Patch Analysis, AVD Issues & Deployment Guide
Microsoft's January 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5074109, represents a significant security milestone while introducing operational complexities that IT administrators must navigate...
Zorin OS 18 Hits 2M Downloads as Windows Faces Secure Boot Transition & Updates
The Linux distribution Zorin OS 18 has reached a significant milestone, surpassing roughly two million downloads, a surge that coincides with a period of targeted Windows updates, ongoing Insider...
January 2026 Patch Tuesday: Critical DWM Flaw Among 112 CVEs Patched
Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday has delivered critical security updates addressing 112 vulnerabilities across Windows and Microsoft products, with particular urgency surrounding an actively...
Critical Windows DWM Zero-Day Exploited: CVE-2026-20805 Patch Analysis & CERT-In Advisory
Microsoft has issued an urgent security update addressing CVE-2026-20805, a critical zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) that's being actively exploited in the wild....
January 2026 Windows 11 update KB5074109 fixes NPU battery drain and enables Secure Boot
Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 has delivered more than the typical security fixes, introducing significant updates that address both performance concerns and security...
KB4524244 Secure Boot Patch Crashed Systems, Broke UEFI Recovery, Microsoft Yanked Update.
Microsoft's security update KB4524244, released in February 2020, was intended to address a critical vulnerability in the Secure Boot feature that could allow attackers to bypass security mechanisms...
Windows 11 Secure Boot fix auto-deploys to replace 2026-expiring certificate
Microsoft has initiated a critical, automated update process to replace expiring Secure Boot certificates on Windows 11 devices, a preventative measure designed to avoid widespread boot failures and...