Microsoft Update Causes Serious Damage to Windows and Linux Operating Systems
Dual operating systems that use both Windows and Linux have been hit by a major glitch due to Microsoft's latest security update. After the company released a patch for a vulnerability in the GRUB driver used in many Linux devices, it turned out that this patch caused the startup of many Linux systems to be disrupted.
Why Windows and Linux Operating Systems Are Disabled
Microsoft’s update was supposed to affect standalone Linux systems, but many users running dual-boot systems have reported encountering issues such as “security policy violation” error messages, which prevents the Linux system from booting. Several popular Linux distributions have been affected by this update, including Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, Zorin OS, and Puppy Linux. Microsoft has not yet issued any official comment regarding this issue, but there is a temporary solution for Ubuntu users that involves disabling the “Secure Boot” feature in the BIOS settings, and then removing Microsoft’s SBAT policy through the command line.
What is Secure Boot?
Secure Boot is a security technology widely used in Windows and Linux systems to prevent malware from loading onto a device during boot-up. However, researchers have discovered several vulnerabilities in this technology, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Windows and Linux Users React
This flaw caused great inconvenience to users of dual-boot systems, as they were unable to use their Linux system. The event also sparked a debate about the security of software updates and the importance of conducting comprehensive testing before releasing them.
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