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Canonical plans to strip GRUB down for Ubuntu 26.10, removing legacy drivers and unneeded modules to improve boot times and security. ⚙️
The leaner bootloader will reduce attack surfaces, but may impact system flexibility, especially for advanced users. 🔐

🔗 https://www.webpronews.com/canonical-wants-to-strip-grub-down-to-its-bones-and-ubuntus-boot-process-may-never-be-the-same/

#TechNews #Ubuntu #GRUB #Linux #UEFI #SecureBoot #SystemSecurity #OpenSource #Bootloader #FOSS #DataProtection #SysAdmin #LinuxCommunity #Kernel #Boot #Security

Canonical Wants to Strip GRUB Down to Its Bones — and Ubuntu’s Boot Process May Never Be the Same

Canonical plans to dramatically slim down GRUB for Ubuntu 26.10, removing legacy BIOS drivers, unnecessary filesystem modules, and redundant video code from UEFI builds. The move targets faster boot times, reduced attack surface, and a bootloader right-sized for modern firmware.

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NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real Nerds Mar 23

Canonical joins Rust Foundation

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/canonical-rust-foundation/

Ditig Jan 14

www.ditig.com/lynis-cheat-... - Lynis cheat sheet This cheat sheet provides security teams and sysadmins with a quick-reference guide to Lynis commands, audit options, and configuration details. #securityaudit #systemsecurity #linux #macOS #unix #cheatsheet #securitytesting #cheat-sheet

New Slang Nov 6

Why, for the love of everything holy and good, would you give your employer your biometric data or put their apps on your phone? Just NO. Get a cheap phone or an old, cast-off phone if they won't provide one and write it off on your taxes. Never mix business and personal unless you own the company...and even then, maybe don't. https://youtu.be/jBsSLcK6h8A #employerspyware #bigbrother #dataprivacy #systemsecurity

How Employers Spy on You Completely Undetected

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TechNadu Nov 6

Microsoft warns of a new glitch: October 2025 updates may cause systems to enter BitLocker recovery mode, primarily on Intel devices with Modern Standby.

Admins can apply Known Issue Rollback (KIR) as a fix.

The recurrence of BitLocker-related update bugs raises questions about update integrity and TPM reliability.
💬 Seen similar behavior in your environment?

#Microsoft #BitLocker #WindowsUpdate #Infosec #SystemSecurity #DataProtection #TechNews

GTech Booster Nov 2

BIOS Password Recovery for Laptops
#Security #BIOS #DataRecovery #DataSecurity #SystemSecurity
https://gtechbooster.com/bios-password-recovery-for-laptops/?fsp_sid=276

BIOS Password Recovery for Laptops

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The DefendOps Diaries Oct 29

Microsoft's latest update for Windows 11 now requires extra confirmation for risky system changes. Wondering how this proactive move could affect your workflow and fend off cyber threats? Dive into the details!

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/administrator-protection-feature-in-windows-11-kb5067036-a-proactive-step-in-cybersecurity/

#windows11
#administratorprotection
#cybersecurity
#windowsupdate
#systemsecurity