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Windows 11 KB5074105 Removes Major Limitation From Smart App Control

Windows 11 KB5074105 improves Smart App Control by allowing users to re-enable it without reinstalling Windows.
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Microsoft is fixing a glaring problem with a smart Windows 11 security feature that'll mean many more people can use it

Microsoft has changed a security feature in Windows 11 preview builds Smart App Control can now be turned on or off at will (in testing) Currently, disabling this feature – to install an app that it's ...

Windows update ties Spotify, smarter security into your PC

Microsoft's February 2025 Windows 11 update adds a small but useful handful of features to your PC, including a cross-device ...
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Windows Smart App Control, SmartScreen bypass exploited since 2018

A design flaw in Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen that enables attackers to launch programs without triggering security warnings has been under exploitation since at least 2018. Smart App ...
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Microsoft wants Windows 11 “secure by default,” could allow only properly signed apps and drivers by default

Microsoft plans Windows 11 “secure by default” mode with signed apps only and Android-style permissions for files, camera, ...