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Smart App Control in Windows 11 is finally worth turning on

Microsoft's Smart App Control used to be pointless, but it's about to become a lot more usable. Here's what's changing.
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Microsoft's Smart App Control blocks malware and has 'lighter impact on your PC’s performance'

With Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft introduced a new component to its security suite, aiming to prevent malicious applications, dubbed Smart App Control (SAC). This feature complements Microsoft Defender, ...

Microsoft confirms clean install still mandatory for a Windows 11 performance boost feature

Microsoft has not yet removed a mandatory clean install requirement for a Windows 11-exclusive feature, which is said to ...
Redmond Magazine

The Good and the Bad of Windows 11's New Smart App Control

One of the more interesting security features to be introduced in Windows 11 22H2 is Smart App Control. As the name implies, Smart App Control is a tool that is designed to keep dangerous apps (such ...
Forbes

Hackers Bypass Windows Defender Security — What You Need To Know

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 ...