Microsoft inadvertently published a Secure Boot “golden key” policy that allows for self-signed or unsigned binaries to be loaded on Windows devices.

There were no actual software keys involved when anonymous researchers claimed that Microsoft had leaked so-called 'golden keys' to the Windows secure boot protection scheme, according to an ...

The "golden key", that is, a key to a hallowed backdoor, to Microsoft's Secure Boot implementation has just been leaked.

Microsoft accidentally shipped a security policy that destroys its own Secure Boot system -- and demonstrates in the process why security that relies on so-called "golden keys" can never work.

With Microsoft ending Windows 10 updates on October 14, 2025, millions of users must upgrade to Windows 11. This operating ...

Microsoft implemented a 'secure golden key' system. And the golden keys got released from MS own stupidity. Now, what happens if you tell everyone to make a 'secure golden key' system?

Microsoft accidentally shipped a tool on Windows-based devices that allows anyone to bypass Secure Boot, which prevents unsigned software installation.

A real golden key would be the private key for signing code for Secure Boot, which would be effectively unstoppable, but this is different.

Windows may become stuck on the Gigabyte logo during boot due to an issue with the BIOS or corrupted system files. Check this ...

Many high-end games, professional software, and cloud security applications now require Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 features, which are only supported when the system disk uses the GPT partition ...