Microsoft's Smart App Control used to be pointless, but it's about to become a lot more usable. Here's what's changing.

All Windows PCs come with a built-in security feature called Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), which helps prevent unauthorized software from running by allowing only trusted applications.

Microsoft plans to remove Defender Application Guard from Office by December 2027, starting with the February 2026 release of Office version 2602. The Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Office ...

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...

Microsoft is deprecating Defender Application Guard (including the Windows Isolated App Launcher APIs) for Edge for Business users. Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG) blocks potential threats ...

Windows Sandbox is a built-in Windows feature, and it is best used when you want to run a suspicious file. It uses hardware virtualization to create a tiny, lightweight version of Windows inside your ...