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Windows' original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here's what you need to do
- Microsoft is replacing old Secure Boot certificates on Windows devices set to expire between June 2026 and October 2026, as announced on its blog.
- New Secure Boot certificates are rolling out with monthly Windows updates, requiring no action for most Windows 11 users, according to Microsoft.
- Windows 10 users must enroll in Microsoft's Extended Security Updates program to receive the new Secure Boot certificates, as stated by Microsoft.
- Nuno Costa, representing Microsoft, noted that failure to update could lead to compatibility issues and malware risks.
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Windows Secure Boot certificates are expiring after more than 15 years
Microsoft is reminding users that the Secure Boot ecosystem will soon require a mandatory check-up. The Redmond-backed security protocol, part of the UEFI specification and primarily used on Windows systems, will need new encryption certificates because the older ones are expiring over the next few months.Read Entire Article
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