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PCWorld reports that Windows 11 is introducing mobile-style app permissions and a new Baseline Security Mode requiring signed applications. These security enhancements mirror Android and iOS models, ...

Editor's take: Since the introduction of Windows Vista, Microsoft has attempted to enforce a new approach to software access rights on its often-resistant users. Now, the Redmond-based company appears ...

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Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) service that was being exploited to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on unpatched systems. If ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

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Use Windows Sandbox to safely install and test unknown apps in an isolated environment. Protect your PC from malware and ...