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

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft has introduced various new features in Windows 11 designed to protect users from modern workplace threats. Among such features, Smart App ...

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 ...

A recent Windows 11 servicing update enables Smart App Control, a security feature that blocks Armoury Crate SE on ASUS ROG Ally and Xbox Ally handhelds, crippling access to performance modes, ...

A design flaw in Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen that enables attackers to launch programs without triggering security warnings has been under exploitation since at least 2018. Smart App ...

Big quote: Microsoft introduced Smart App Control a few years ago, promising a new AI-based layer of security for Windows users. But now the software giant is claiming that the feature can be ...