AMD and Intel motherboards receive BIOS updates
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Fixing LogoFAIL flaw

AMD and Intel motherboards have received BIOS updates to kill off the LogoFAIL vulnerability, causing a stir since December 2023.

Kiwi and Aussie security experts hack older BIOS-locked laptops
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All your need is a screwdriver

 A team of Aussie and Kiwi cyber security experts at CyberCX can hack their way into any older laptop with just a screwdriver and a six-pack of DB.

AM5 motherboard vendors release new BIOS downloads
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Keeping AMD from getting a bit too hot

Motherboard makers have quickly responded to ‘Ryzen burn out’ issues and issued new BIOS downloads to fix the problem.

Alder Lake BIOS source code leaked
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Monday, 10 October 2022 13:02

Alder Lake BIOS source code leaked


Chipzilla plays it down

Intel's Alder Lake BIOS source code has been leaked to 4chan and Github, with the 6GB file containing tools and code for building and optimising BIOS/UEFI images.

Lenovo warns of UEFI/BIOS vulnerability
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Thursday, 14 July 2022 12:50

Lenovo warns of UEFI/BIOS vulnerability


On 70 of its laptops

Lenovo has released a security advisory to inform customers that more than 70 of its laptops are affected by a UEFI/BIOS vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

AMD changes its mind on BIOSes limits
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Wednesday, 20 May 2020 11:38

AMD changes its mind on BIOSes limits


We have listened to concerns

AMD is reversing its decision to limit the BIOSes on the 400-series chipsets.

Chipzilla pulls old drivers from site
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Tuesday, 19 November 2019 11:48

Chipzilla pulls old drivers from site


Sorry Babbage machine owners you are not supported any more

Chipzilla plans to remove old drivers and BIOS updates from its official website.

Asus also releases Raven Ridge APU BIOS updates
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For its AM4 motherboard lineup

Asus has announced that it has released BIOS updates for its entire AM4 motherboard lineup which bring support for AMD's Raven Ridge APUs, also known as Ryzen 2000 series CPUs with Radeon Vega graphics.

MSI brings Raven Ridge support to its AM4 motherboards
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BIOS updates for the entire AM4 lineup

MSI has released BIOS updates for its entire AM4 motherboard lineup, bringing both support for the upcoming Raven Ridge APUs as well as providing some other improvements.

Intel will kill off legacy BIOS support by 2020
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Only UEFI support

Intel is planning to end "legacy BIOS" support in its new platforms by 2020 and will insist on UEFI Class 3 or higher.