Microsoft Corporation has announced that security certificates for Windows 10 and 11 are soon to become obsolete and will be refreshed, as noted by the publication Engadget.
Since 2011, Microsoft has utilized Secure Boot security certificates within its operating systems (OS). These are designed to safeguard systems against the loading of unsigned and potentially malicious code prior to Windows launching. The company stated that the procedure for updating and replacing the outdated certificates will commence early this spring.
“As cryptographic security evolves, certificates and keys must be periodically refreshed to maintain robust protection,” stated Nuno Costa, a Microsoft representative, in the Windows blog. He added that substituting old certificates with new ones is a “standard industry practice.” Consequently, Costa urged users not to disregard OS updates or hinder their installation.
The new certificates will be installed automatically for the majority of users. Certificate validity can be verified within the “Windows Update” settings. Rollout of updates containing the new Secure Boot certificate versions will begin reaching Windows users in March.
Earlier, in February, an advanced sleep mode was introduced to Windows 11 computers. This feature ensures minimal device power consumption and prevents third-party applications from running.
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