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Windows Security Upgrade: Smartphone-Like App Permissions Coming
10 Feb
Summary
- New security feature enables per-app permissions for enhanced control.
- Only signed apps will run by default, mimicking mobile OS security.
- Users and admins can override security settings for specific applications.
Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11 security with new features designed to give users greater control, akin to smartphone operating systems. A "Baseline Security Mode" will reportedly be enabled by default, restricting the execution of applications to only those that are properly signed.
This new security layer is intended to bolster protection against unauthorized software. However, Microsoft assures that both end-users and IT administrators will have the capability to bypass these restrictions for specific applications when necessary.
Complementing this is a "User Transparency and Consent" system. This feature will prompt users to grant explicit permissions when applications attempt to access sensitive resources like local files, cameras, or microphones, ensuring users are aware of and approve such access.
While industry leaders have praised the initiative, the exact user experience and potential impact remain to be seen. Initial testing via Windows Insider builds is anticipated to commence in the coming weeks or months.
