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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Gets New Video Explaining Secure Boot, TPM 2.0 Settings Ahead of Beta
Activision has released a video guide detailing strict PC requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta, including enabling Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 for the Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. These requirements will also apply to Warzone players. The beta will feature the new Kill Block mode, with the full game launching October 23rd on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Turns out Microsoft's Secure Boot was little better than a busted lock for about a decade
Microsoft's Secure Boot system has been vulnerable for approximately a decade, allowing malicious code to execute during boot and persist even after OS reinstallation or drive swaps. ESET researchers identified 11 vulnerable UEFI shim bootloaders, which Microsoft has now revoked permissions for. This oversight allowed for potential firmware exploits on both Linux and Windows devices.
Morning Safety Dance
This article addresses Secure Boot issues on Linux PCs, providing initial troubleshooting steps and a workaround to avoid potential problems. It aims to help users resolve Secure Boot conflicts on their systems.