Archive for the 'Bios' Category
Microsoft still out on plugging Vista BIOS crack
Friday, April 13th, 2007Microsoft says it’s monitoring a method that allows users to install pirated copies of Windows without tipping of built in anti-piracy protections, but isn’t yet committing to closing the loophole. It all has to do with a feature dubbed OEM Activation: a method that allows system builders to verify the authenticity of a Windows copy, [...]
Windows Vista Randomization Gets OEM Thumbs Up
Thursday, December 14th, 2006Microsoft’s use of code-scrambling diversity to secure Windows Vista is getting crucial support from OEM partners. The Redmond, Wash. software giant has convinced major U.S. computer makers including Dell, Gateway and Hewlett-Packard—to make default changes at the BIOS level to allow a new Vista security feature called ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization) to work properly.
ASLR, [...]
