Ubuntu Security Podcast podcast

Episode 235

8/23/2024

Ubuntu Security Podcast

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17:40

A recent Microsoft Windows update breaks Linux dual-boot - or does it? This week we look into reports of the recent Windows patch-Tuesday update breaking dual-boot, including a deep-dive into the technical details of Secure Boot, SBAT, grub, shim and more, plus we look at a vulnerability in GNOME Shell and the handling of captive portals as well.

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