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

Microsoft has updated Smart App Control in Windows 11 so the feature can be toggled on or off without requiring a clean ...

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 ...

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 ...

Earlier this year, in March, we covered an interesting Microsoft recommendation for new Windows 11 PCs. The company highlighted how its Smart App Control feature can keep PCs more secure. However, we ...

Microsoft plans Windows 11 “secure by default” mode with signed apps only and Android-style permissions for files, camera, ...

Microsoft promises a big February patch - but will it fix what's broken with Windows 11 today?