AppLocker is a Windows security feature found in Local Security Policy that lets administrators control which applications can run on a system. It works by creating rules that allow or block apps ...
There are several obvious, basic steps to securing a computer: Keep it current with the latest operating system and application updates; ensure you've installed the latest anti-spyware and anti-virus ...
Mitch Tulloch is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and lead author of the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. You can follow him on Twitter at ...
Most users are familiar with Windows Defender (the antivirus tool built into Windows Security), which continuously monitors the system for suspicious software activity and also identifies and blocks ...
Mitch Tulloch is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and lead author of the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. You can follow him on Twitter at ...
To access this feature, type gpedit.msc in Start search and hit Enter to open the Group Policy Editor. In the left side pane, expand Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > ...
A new vulnerability in Windows has resulted in business-focussed versions of the operating system being exploited through their AppLocker feature, according to Engadget. AppLocker lets users blacklist ...
A researcher has discovered that Windows’ Regsvr32 can be used to download and run JavaScript and VBScript remotely from the Internet, bypassing AppLocker’s whitelisting protections. A core Windows ...
Mitch Tulloch is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and lead author of the Windows 7 Resource Kit from Microsoft Press. You can follow him on Twitter at ...