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Windows and Linux users: The deadline to update Secure Boot keys is near

ID: 2fe3f2aa-71c4-5bc5-9085-f31f40d249a6

STIX ID: report--2fe3f2aa-71c4-5bc5-9085-f31f40d249a6

Feed Name: Ars Technica Security (category)

Threat Score
65/100

Date Published: 2026-06-17

Date Updated: 2026-06-17

Author: Dan Goodin

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The report warns that three Microsoft-signed certificates that underpin Secure Boot will expire on June 24, exposing Windows and Linux systems to increased risk of firmware-level UEFI bootkit infections. It explains Secure Boot's role in validating firmware and provides historical context on bootkits, emphasizing their stealth and persistence across OS reinstalls.

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