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Windows "Smartphone-ification": Microsoft Announces New Security Layers to Combat Malware and Data Privacy In a significant move to modernize OS security, Microsoft has unveiled two major architectural changes for Windows. These updates aim to bring the security standards of PCs closer to the "sandboxed" environments of smartphones, emphasizing verified software and explicit user consent. 1. Windows Baseline Security Mode Microsoft is introducing Windows Baseline Security Mode , which fundamentally changes how the OS trusts software. The Change: By default, Windows will only permit the execution of apps, services, and drivers that have been properly signed and verified . The Goal: To prevent "stealth" malware from embedding itself within the system through unsigned or tampered files. Flexibility: While this will be the new system default, users and IT administrators will retain the ability to modify these settings if they need to run specialized or l...