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The 'allowed list' tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Windows Firewall rules and security concerns related to Microsoft programs being automatically set to the allowed list during Windows updates. Users report that specific firewall rulesets for certain programs are changed to 'allowed' without notice, which they view as a security threat. The tag focuses on troubleshooting and raising awareness about this behavior, with threads highlighting the risk that hackers could exploit these predictable rule changes. Topics include Windows Update, firewall configuration, and security vulnerabilities.
  1. IHateWindowsEight

    Windows 8 Windows Update: HUGE SECURITY THREAT

    That's right: It keeps setting all these Microsoft programs to the "allowed" list. I don't use them, I don't need them, and I have half a mind to destroy their respective directories, because windows seems to want to hang on to them for some ungodly reason. Every time I update windows, a...
    • IHateWindowsEight
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    • active exploits allowed list computer safety firewall malware microsoft programs privacy security software management software removal tech support unwanted programs update issues user control virus concern windows issues windows settings windows update
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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