Windows 10: MS Spruiks Security OS but Security Basics in XBOX App for PC Are Lacking

Tl;dr version: XBOX App users are still unable to truly logout - FIX IT Microsoft!With the release of Windows 11 and it's hardware spec requirements I.e., TPM 2.0 / Approved Processor etc, everyone who wishes to, basically knows that Win 11 can be installed and will run perfectly fine on unsupported hardware. Indeed, Microsoft has even relented and published their own article on how to accomplish the task ...See Here: ArticleUnfortunately, the "your PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates" part of all this, leaves those willing to take the plunge with a sense

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Is windsows 7 a security risk?

There is 2 security risks. No one can stop security holes even more so with MS software as it would be more targeted although Linux has got to be going up on that list to now.

1. Your comp being online
2. The user

 

Corporate Security Solution

That made me so facepalm. Some people have absolutely no clue. I hope they don't take you for granted with all this you're doing for them.

SonicWall is a good security product, so Mindweaver's suggestion sounds like a good one and should make for a rather bigger baby step. Let's hope they take it.

 

Windows 8 Secure Boot Feature: Not So Secure?

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Here is a statement from a Kernal Developer at Red Hat:

I'm not sure this exploits the legacy BIOS but rather it exploits the legacy boot method on MBR drives, injecting a signed key before the OS boots, which you are correct in that it has nothing to do with Windows 8. And the simplest fix would just be to require boot drives use GPT when Secure Boot is enabled in UEFI.