Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

Microsoft is tightening security in Windows 11. Starting April 2026, outdated kernel drivers will be phased out—the company’s ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Blocks Legacy Drivers in Windows 11 With New Kernel Security Policy

Microsoft will block legacy drivers in Windows 11 starting April 2026, enforcing WHCP signing to improve security and system ...

Microsoft tells crusty old kernel drivers to get with the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program

That said, administrators can still allow custom kernel drivers via the Application Control for Business policy to override the default kernel policy. Microsoft foresees this being used for ...

A critical Windows security fix puts legacy hardware on borrowed time

New Windows policies will block unvetted kernel drivers, forcing enterprises to confront hidden dependencies on legacy systems.
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 22H2 adds kernel exploit protection to security baseline

Microsoft has released the final version of security configuration baseline settings for Windows 11, version 22H2, downloadable today using the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit. "This release ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC ...