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What is the significance of Secure Boot in Windows and how does it help protect against rootkits?

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01-09-2025, 07:19 AM
Man, Secure Boot in Windows is like that bouncer at your favorite club who checks IDs before letting anyone in. It makes sure only the good stuff from Microsoft boots up your machine. You don't want shady code sneaking in at startup, right? That's where it shines. It checks signatures on the boot files to block fakes. Rootkits try to burrow deep into your system early on, messing with everything. Secure Boot stops them cold by rejecting unsigned bootloaders. Boot-level malware loves hiding in that early phase, tampering with your drive's master boot record. I hate those sneaky bastards. With Secure Boot on, it verifies each step of the boot chain against trusted keys. Your PC won't even start if something smells off. It's not foolproof, but it raises the bar high for attackers. You enable it in your UEFI settings, and boom, extra layer of defense. I've seen friends ignore it and regret later with weird slowdowns. Keeps your Windows humming clean from the get-go.

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