Microsoft is closing a security gap that has been open for roughly twenty years. Starting with the April 2026 Windows update, ...

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

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 ...

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

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as ...

Microsoft has revoked several Microsoft hardware developer accounts after drivers signed through their profiles were used in cyberattacks, including ransomware incidents. "Microsoft was informed that ...

In a nutshell: Device drivers are a cornerstone of modern computing and a critical component of any properly functioning Windows machine. However, navigating the complex Windows driver ecosystem often ...