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Shim vulnerability exposes most Linux systems to attack
This low-level software is the glue that enables Linux to run on Secure Boot PCs, and it has a nasty problem.
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I think that not using network-boot is a good solution, but not in a work-environment. Another, and way better solution that fits the Linux (and open source) mentality is using computers that are built to run Linux.
My experiences with Secure Boot are, at best, really bad unless it was truely possible to turn it off. IMO Secure Boot has hardly anything to do with security, but more with enforcing products on consumers and reducing options and choice.