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Hackers exploit Windows policy to load malicious kernel drivers (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
submitted 1 year ago by beregoth@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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They're exploiting Windows driver signing using a certificate loophole and some OS hooks to trick the date verification.

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[โ€“] lp0101@lemmy.world 35 points 1 year ago (1 children)

tl;dr: Don't install drivers from unverified sources

[โ€“] Aux@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Don't disable secure boot and other security features.