26 May 2025
Smart App Control, a new AI-based feature in Windows 11, enhances security by blocking suspicious apps, complementing traditional antivirus software.
Read more26 May 2025
Microsoft's Smart App Control aims to enhance security by proactively blocking suspicious apps. It uses machine learning to identify potential threats, reducing resource use. Despite its efficiency, Microsoft advises keeping traditional antivirus software for comprehensive protection.
Read more26 May 2025
Microsoft's Smart App Control adds a layer of protection by using machine learning to block malware, while traditional antivirus continues to handle known threats. This strengthens overall system security by combining innovative and conventional methods.
Read more25 May 2025
Smart App Control is a proactive security feature by Microsoft designed to block malicious applications, enhancing performance beyond standard antivirus solutions.
Read more08 Mar 2025
Microsoft emphasizes the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11, highlighting enhanced security features like Smart App Control and recommending best practices for users.
Read more23 Aug 2024
Google is launching the Essentials app, preinstalled on HP Envy, Pavilion, and Omen laptops. It consolidates services like Messages and Photos, and supports apps such as Google Sheets and Drive. Users can customize or uninstall it. Expansion to more Windows PCs is planned.
Read more06 Aug 2024
The Windows Smart App Control feature, formerly Windows SmartScreen, has been compromised for over six years, allowing malicious applications to bypass scrutiny. Techniques like LNK stomping and reputation tampering have exploited these vulnerabilities since 2018. Microsoft has recently addressed some weaknesses.
Read more06 Aug 2024
Cybersecurity researchers have identified vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen, potentially allowing malicious actors to bypass security measures. Techniques like reputation hijacking and LNK stomping have been observed. Security teams should review downloads carefully.
Read more06 Aug 2024
Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen, risking unauthorized access and data theft. Techniques include seeding, reputation tampering, and Mark of the Web bypasses. These sophisticated attacks highlight the need for behavioral monitoring and regular updates.
Read more05 Aug 2024
Significant design vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen could allow threat actors to infiltrate systems without triggering security alerts. Elastic Security Labs reported flaws that enable initial access with minimal user interaction, raising security concerns.
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