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Ars Technica Jul 25, 2024

Secure Boot is completely broken on 200+ models from 5 big device makers

Keys were labeled "DO NOT TRUST." Nearly 500 device models use them anyway.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/07/secure-boot-is-completely-compromised-on-200-models-from-5-big-device-makers/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Secure Boot is completely broken on 200+ models from 5 big device makers

Keys were labeled "DO NOT TRUST." Nearly 500 device models use them anyway.

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@arstechnica Secure Boot is more like a glorified speed bump for the determined. A digital 'Do Not Enter' sign that's about as effective as a cardboard cutout of a guard dog. To be honest, it's almost impressive how many ways Secure Boot can fail to be secure. Almost.