smartscreen

Windows users, today we're unpacking a critical but sometimes underappreciated feature in your operating system—App & Browser Control in the Windows Security app. This tool might just be the unsung hero working backstage to safeguard your digital experience. Let’s break it all down in an...

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) recently made public details regarding a significant vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38180, affecting Windows SmartScreen, an important security feature built into the Windows operating system. This article aims to unpack the implications of...

In a recent report by Elastic Security Labs, researchers have unveiled a troubling method that allows malicious applications to bypass Windows security alerts undetected for over six years. This research highlights vulnerabilities within the Windows SmartScreen and Smart App Control (SAC), the...

Hello WindowsForum.com members! Microsoft has just rolled out the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 (KB5016694) to the Beta Channel. These updates bring exciting new features and critical fixes that enhance the overall user experience. Key Highlights Build...

Recent cybersecurity research has revealed significant vulnerabilities within Microsoft's Windows Smart App Control (SAC) and SmartScreen security features. These flaws could potentially allow malicious actors to infiltrate targeted environments without triggering any alerts or requiring...

In a troubling revelation, a significant security oversight within Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen has been exposed, enabling attackers to launch applications without encountering security warnings. This design flaw has reportedly been under exploitation since at least 2018. Overview...

Recently published research reveals a significant security concern regarding Windows SmartScreen, a feature built into the operating system designed to protect users from malicious downloads. According to reports, vulnerabilities have existed within this security measure for a substantial...

Hi, I have developed a python based application for windows 10 and I created a setup exe for installation into Program Files (x86) folder via inno setup tool. My problem is whenever I execute my setup.exe file on another windows device, SmartScreen shows "Microsoft defender SmartScreen...

October is almost over! The leaves are changing, pumpkin spices are everywhere, and frights and haunts are becoming commonplace. In the U.S., it’s also National Cyber Security Awareness month. To celebrate it all, we’ll share some of the great security and privacy features that we’ve added to...

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month (NCSAM) and it couldn’t be more timely. Vulnerability to online threats is literally top of mind for everybody. In a Link Removed, 90% of respondents (yes, you read that right) indicated that phishing attacks have impacted their organizations...

I am trying to run a program which I trust (motherboard software from a reputable dealer) but Windows 10 Pro build 1809 keeps blocking the program (see picture). How can I get this to run? I tried Disable SmartScreen and Enable App Side-loading. I'm on an administrator account and I've...

This focused security investment combines the best of Windows Defender ATP and the Windows security stack. We integrated Windows 10’s new prevention technologies, enhanced our built-in sensors to better detect script-based attacks, added new response capabilities and opened up powerful...

Some of the most important security features in modern web browsers are those that you never actually see as you browse the web. These security features work behind the scenes to protect you from browser-based vulnerabilities that could be abused by hackers to compromise your device or personal...

Most modern software have tools built in for detecting threats as we browse the web and download files, but typically, we do not get to see them in action. If you would like to see how your Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer and Windows Defender reacts to these types of threats, then there are a...

We are truly in the midst of a revolution of cyber threats and, to everyone’s frustration, attackers have had the advantage for quite some time. The adversaries that enterprises face today are increasingly well-funded and they are experts at breaching well-fortified environments and deriving...

At last year’s Microsoft Ignite conference, we introduced the enterprise story for the web on Windows 10. Microsoft Edge is designed from the ground up to provide a modern, interoperable, and secure browsing experience; in addition, Internet Explorer 11 is also a part of Windows 10 to help bring...

Today, we’re sharing more on security in Windows 10. Windows 10 has more built-in security protections to help safeguard you against viruses, phishing, and malware, it’s the most secure Windows ever. New features are now delivered through automatic updates, helping you to stay current and your...

With Microsoft Edge, we want to fundamentally improve security over existing browsers and enable users to confidently experience the web from Windows. We have designed Microsoft Edge to defend users from increasingly sophisticated and prevalent attacks. This post covers some of the advanced...

Many around the globe have been following the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ closely. Regardless of which country you are supporting, many folks have been impressed by the defensive display put on by keeper Tim Howard in a loss against Belgium. It was a great performance highlighting a strong...

As security professionals, we are trained to think in worst-case scenarios. We run through the land of the theoretical, chasing “what if” scenarios as though they are lightning bugs to be gathered and stashed in a glass jar. Most of time, this type of thinking is absolutely the correct thing...