Microsoft has made it possible for Windows Defender Antivirus to be run within a sandbox, a restrictive environment that separates the AV’s processes from those of the underlying Windows OS, thus limiting the actions of malware that can exploit the software’s flaws. The feature is available to members of the Windows Insiders program and currently works only on Windows 10 version 1703 or later. Implementation and challenges Adrian “Mady” Marinescu from the Windows Defender Engineering … More →

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