Linux’s worst-case scenario: Windows 10 makes Secure Boot mandatory, locks out other operating systems

Linux's worst-case scenario: Windows 10 makes Secure Boot mandatory, locks out other operating systems

URL: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/201722-linuxs-worst-case-scenario-microsoft-makes-secure-boot-mandatory-locks-out-other-operating-systems


With Windows 10, Microsoft will mandate Secure Boot -- and the ability to turn the feature off has gone from mandatory to optional. This could cripple the ability to install any other OS on OEM hardware.

Windows PCs vulnerable to Stuxnet attack — five years after patch

Windows PCs vulnerable to Stuxnet attack — five years after patch

URL: http://www.extremetech.com/computing/200898-windows-pcs-vulnerable-to-stuxnet-attack-five-years-after-patches


A new security patch update from Microsoft closes security holes that the company left five years ago from Stuxnet. We've all been insecure this entire time.