Intel might offer a tool to diagnose dying Raptor Lake processors
Users must still RMA their CPUs to confirm whether they suffer from the infamous microcode error
First firmware updates designed to fix Intel's Vmin Shift instability spotted in the wild
Major motherboard manufacturers are providing firmware "beta" updates
Remember AMI BIOS? Turns out there's a buried treasure in firmware
You might also remember them from their "American Megatrends" BIOS days
The big picture: Firmware is one of those obscure areas of computing that is simultaneously critical yet largely ignored. Not coincidentally, we have been doing a lot of work lately digging around such dark corners of the industry. Despite the ubiquitous nature of firmware, almost no one talks about it much.
PKfail security flaw is far more extensive than initially thought
Facepalm: Binarly analysts have issued a new warning just a couple of months after unveiling a security issue related to compromised platform keys used to enforce Secure Boot protection. The PKfail problem affects a significantly larger pool of devices and brands, and is not limited to firmware products developed by AMI.
MSI MAG 27-inch and 32-inch QD-OLED models to receive long-awaited firmware updates
Some owners have to return their monitors to get the patching functionality
The OLED Burn-In Test: Three Month Update
It's been 3 months since we started our OLED burn-in test using an MSI 32" 4K QD-OLED as a productivity monitor. In today's update we're going to talk burn in, firmware updates, and general usage.
Asus releases firmware update to address game crashes on Intel CPUs
Was going over Intel's recommended power settings really that necessary?
New LogoFAIL exploit leaves Windows and Linux users vulnerable to remote attacks
LogoFAIL enables remote attacks by exploiting unpatched browsers, media players, and other apps
Microsoft is extending the support period for Surface devices
Two more years of driver and firmware updates, but there's a catch
Microsoft releases firmware update for all Surface devices
Even the unsupported Surface Book 2 is getting the all-important September patches
Google wants to fight pre-installed Android malware
Power users can check their OS installations against a public log to detect abnormalities
HP firmware update that bricks printers still has no fix
Several weeks after being pushed out
AMD planning to replace AGESA firmware with open source alternative openSIL
A simple, flexible, and secure solution for silicon initialization on AMD CPUs
MSI confirms cyberattack, doesn't say it was ransomware
The company now recommends getting firmware only from official sources
HP prepping firmware update to fix critical security vulnerability in LaserJet printers
The bug could allow hackers to remotely access sensitive information
In a nutshell: Dozens of HP printers are vulnerable to a security issue that could potentially allow attackers to access sensitive information. The company is aware of the problem and is working on an update that will be rolled out later this year. In the meantime, HP is suggesting that users downgrade the firmware version of the affected models as a temporary workaround to mitigate the issue.
Hackers are targeting SonicWall devices with malware that can survive firmware updates
The UNC4540 threat means to deploy persistent malware
Google is hardening Android security at the firmware level
An arduous but necessary task to improve security for over 2.5 billion active users
Samsung 980 Pro has a nasty firmware glitch that could kill your SSD
You should probably update the firmware ASAP
Researchers publicly warn that multiple HP firmware vulnerabilities remain unpatched after a year
In brief: Several HP enterprise devices are running firmware containing as many as six unpatched security holes that allow arbitrary code execution. Some of them are at least a year old, and researchers publicly disclosed all of them over a month ago. As of this writing, all remain unpatched.
PC gamers can now update DualSense controllers without connecting to a PS5
A native Windows updater app is now available
Mac Studio firmware hints at new Mac Mini
It could be packing an M1 Pro, M1 Max, or M2
Audi infotainment system informs owners of unpaid options
Could microtransactions or paywalled basic vehicle features become a thing?
AMD promises to fix fTPM issue that causes stuttering and freezes in Windows 10 and Windows 11 for Ryzen users
Firmware updates are on the way, plus some temporary workarounds
Valve quickly responds to Steam Deck stick drift issue with a patch
The problem was a "deadline regression" caused by a previous firmware update
Intel issues advisory for 16 new firmware vulnerabilities
Firmware patches are on the way