An attacker or a rogue employee can create and register custom control panel items and use these files to bypass the Windows AppLocker security feature. AppLocker is a security service introduced with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 > ...

For years, business-focused versions of Windows have had an AppLocker feature that lets you blacklist or whitelist apps. It's undoubtedly helpful for companies eager to keep malware (or just risky ...

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 ...