Microsoft has confirmed a known issue in which Windows 11 devices that install the October 2026 security update, KB5127648, ...

After installing update KB5127648, which was released on October 13th for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2, fixes certain bugs like mouse glitches while gaming and black screens after logging ...

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 ...

Microsoft has fixed a Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen flaw that has been exploited in attacks as a zero-day since at least 2018. On vulnerable systems, threat actors have abused the ...

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...

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 ...