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April 2026 Patch Kills Trust Loophole Exploited in BYOVD Kernel Attacks.
Microsoft will fundamentally change how Windows handles kernel driver security starting with the April 2026 Windows security update. The company is ending default trust for cross-signed kernel...
Microsoft's 2026 Kernel Trust Change: Ending Legacy Cross-Signed Driver Support in Windows
Microsoft is preparing to implement one of the most significant Windows kernel trust changes in years, scheduled for April 2026. This security hardening measure will block legacy cross-signed drivers...
Windows 11 Insider Builds Enforce WHCP-First Driver Trust Model, Blocking Non-Compliant Kernel Drivers
Microsoft has begun enforcing a stricter driver trust model in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds, requiring kernel-mode drivers to pass Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP)...
Microsoft's First Rust Kernel Module Ships in Windows Insider Builds: The win32kbase_rs.sys Milestone
Windows Insiders recently spotted an unfamiliar file in their system directories: win32kbase_rs.sys. The "_rs" suffix isn't a coincidence—it marks the first Rust-written kernel module Microsoft has...
Microsoft Arms Windows Driver Devs with Rust Crates, But WHCP Certification Gaps Persist
Microsoft has officially opened the door for Rust in Windows driver development, publishing a comprehensive open-source workspace called windows-drivers-rs alongside a new Cargo extension, cargo-wdk,...
Microsoft Ships Rust Kernel Code, But Certification Keeps Driver Ecosystem in Limbo
A Rust-compiled kernel component has already shipped inside Windows 11 24H2, yet device-driver teams looking to adopt the language face a certification maze that keeps Rust out of production driver...
Microsoft Forces OEMs to Fix USB-C Notification Failures with Firmware Overhaul and WHCP Mandate
Microsoft has quietly issued a sweeping directive requiring PC manufacturers to fundamentally rethink how they implement USB Type‑C, tying future Windows certification to correct firmware, ACPI...
Microsoft Mandates USB-C Transparency: WHCP Certification to End Port Confusion in Windows 11
Microsoft is drawing a hard line on USB-C port implementation: starting with the next wave of Windows 11 certified devices, PC makers must provide accurate platform-level descriptors and standardized...
Microsoft Windows 11 25H2 Update: Strengthening Driver Certification for Enhanced Stability and Security
With the upcoming 25H2 update, Microsoft is preparing to raise the bar for Windows 11's reliability and security by introducing a more rigorous driver certification process. As drivers serve as the...
Microsoft's USB-C Standards: How Windows 11 Simplifies Laptop Connectivity
For years, the promise of USB-C on laptops has been simplicity and universality: one port, one cable, any device, anywhere. Yet for many Windows users, the real-world experience has often been...
Microsoft's USB-C Standards for Windows: Ending Confusion & Boosting Compatibility
Microsoft is taking a bold step to standardize USB-C functionality across Windows devices, addressing years of consumer frustration with inconsistent port capabilities. The new certification program...
Microsoft Embraces USB-C Standard in Windows 11 for Enhanced Compatibility
Microsoft is making a significant push toward USB-C standardization in Windows 11, ensuring better compatibility, faster data transfer, and improved power delivery across devices. This move aligns...