Topic: certificate expiration
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Windows Secure Boot Certificates Expire in June: Your Action Plan
The foundational security certificates for UEFI Secure Boot, introduced with Windows 8, are expiring in 2024, requiring a planned update to maintain the system's integrity. Devices that fail to install the necessary updates will enter a degraded security state, losing the ability to receive criti...
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Expired Certificate Breaks Logitech Apps on macOS, Erases Settings
A critical security certificate expiration caused Logitech's Options+ and G Hub software on macOS to fail, wiping user settings and preventing the apps from launching. The expired certificate also broke the apps' automatic update function, forcing users to manually download and install a patch fr...
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Windows Updates Keep Secure Boot Alive
Microsoft is automatically updating expiring Secure Boot certificates via Windows updates to maintain device security against modern threats. The update is critical as expired certificates would degrade system security, potentially blocking boot-level patches and causing compatibility issues. Whi...
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Logitech Mice Glitched Due to Expired Security Certificate
A widespread issue disabled customization for Logitech mice on Macs due to an expired security certificate in Logitech's configuration software, specifically affecting the Logi Options Plus and G Hub apps. The problem, isolated to macOS because of its strict security protocols, caused apps to fai...
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Apple Updates Old iPhones to Keep iMessage & FaceTime Running
Apple has issued updates for older iPhones and iPads to refresh a security certificate, preventing iMessage and FaceTime from becoming unusable after its expiration in 2027. These updates target legacy operating systems like iOS 12, 15, and 16, extending support for devices as old as the iPhone 5...
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