For all of its flaws, Windows Security is surprisingly robust, and more often than not, the last line of defense most users will ever need. Microsoft has perfected all but one aspect of its security ...

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 ...

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 ...

Windows 11 quietly keeps malware at bay when Smart App Control is enabled, while letting you work freely without any disruptions. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Update March 30, 05:43 EDT: Microsoft has temporarily paused the KB5079391 rollout due to 0x80073712 errors during installation. Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for ...

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 ...

Smart App Control (SAC) is a security feature in Windows 11 that enhances protection against untrusted apps. When turned on, it helps block potentially unwanted, untrusted, malicious, or unsigned apps ...

Windows Smart App Control, a thing that is supposed to protect users, not-so-smartly blocked an important piece of Microsoft's own Xbox handheld. Last year, Microsoft launched its first Xbox-branded ...