Application Control
The latest Application Control coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Patch Windows AppID flaw now: CVE-2026-45594 leaks sensitive memory
Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-45594 on June 9, 2026, as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday release, an Important-rated information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Application Identity (AppID)...
Windows Secure by Default: 6 Essential Steps to Prevent App Breakage in 2024
Microsoft is fundamentally shifting Windows security toward a more restrictive, consent-driven model that will impact how applications run on the world's most popular desktop operating system. The...
Windows Firewall’s Memory Misfire: How CVE-2025-54094 Opens a Door to SYSTEM Privileges
A newly disclosed privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows Defender Firewall Service allows attackers with a foothold on a system to seize complete control, elevating standard user...
OpenAI launches universal ChatGPT agent that automates multi-platform office workflows
The advent of artificial intelligence in the digital workspace has long promised a transformative leap, and OpenAI’s unveiling of a universal ChatGPT agent is being hailed as a turning point in...
Microsoft Teams Rolls Out Granular App Policies for 365-Certified Apps in Early 2024
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a significant update that will give administrators more granular control over third-party applications within their organizations. The new rule-based controls for...
Microsoft Boosts Windows Security with Enhanced CA Handling for Application Control
Microsoft has introduced a significant update to Windows Application Control for Business (formerly Windows Defender Application Control) that revolutionizes how enterprises manage certificate...
Microsoft Enhances CA Handling in Application Control: Streamlining Enterprise Security
Microsoft's latest enhancements to Application Control for Business mark a significant step forward in simplifying certificate authority (CA) trust transitions for enterprise environments. As digital...
Microsoft's 2025 CA Trust Overhaul: What Windows Admins Need to Know
Microsoft is engineering a fundamental shift in how Windows authenticates and trusts software, with a major overhaul to Application Control for Business (formerly Windows Defender Application...
Critical Security Flaw in Windows App Control Bypassed by Attackers
Critical Security Flaw in Windows App Control Bypassed by Attackers A recently disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-33069, in Windows App Control for Business (WDAC) allows attackers with local access...
Teams Admin Center 2025: Rules Engine Automates Third-Party App Security Controls
Microsoft is revolutionizing IT administration with its upcoming 2025 update to the Teams Admin Center, introducing groundbreaking rules-based application management capabilities. This transformative...
Microsoft's Pluton & Security Copilot redefine Windows 2025 endpoint defense with Zero Trust mandates
Windows endpoint security is undergoing a radical transformation as enterprises prepare for 2025's threat landscape. Microsoft's integrated security stack is evolving with AI-driven defenses,...
Microsoft ACfB Update Tightens Certificate Authority Validation for Windows Security
Microsoft ACfB's Enhanced CA Handling Boosts Windows Security Microsoft has introduced a significant security enhancement to its Application Control for Business (ACfB), formerly known as Windows...