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Linux users are about to face another major Microsoft Secure Boot issue (www.techradar.com)

submitted 1 month ago by Sunshine@lemmy.ca to c/linux@programming.dev

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[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 month ago

It is really important for devices like laptops. A good secure boot implementation will protect against evil maid attacks and prevent people from easily modifying the kernel, initramfs and other critical components while Tue device is powered off.