Microsoft has resolved a known issue that prevented some users from activating the Smart App Control security feature after ...
Microsoft has confirmed a known issue in which Windows 11 devices that install the October 2026 security update, KB5127648, might be unable to turn Smart App Control back on once it has been switched ...
Windows 11 KB5127936 fixes the Smart App Control bug caused by KB5127648, restoring the option to enable the security feature ...
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Abhinav pivoted from a career in banking to pursue his first love in writing. Even while working full-time, he continued contributing as an editor-at-large, a role he has held for more than 7 years. A ...
Microsoft is redesigning Windows Security with updated navigation, layouts, typography, and controls. The refresh should make ...
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 ...
A default Windows 11 installation includes dozens of built-in Microsoft apps. Which apps are worth keeping, and which should ...