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 Starting April 2026, outdated kernel drivers will be phased out—the company’s ...

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.

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 ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5079458 & KB5079464 Beta and Dev Updates Offer Better Driver Policy

Windows 11 KB5079458 and KB5079464 Beta and Dev updates introduce stricter kernel security for older drivers, custom user folder naming during setup, and new IT admin tools.
Ars Technica

Need project ideas for linux device driver project!

Hey guys, I am currently taking an Operating Systems class in school and for my final project I am going to do something involving writing a device driver for linux. However, I am having a very hard ...