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Microsoft looking to restrict kernel level access after CrowdStrike incident might help us with our current Anti-Cheat dilemma (www.theverge.com)

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CrowdStrike’s Falcon software uses a special driver that allows it to run at a lower level than most apps so it can detect threats across a Windows system. Microsoft tried to restrict third parties from accessing the kernel in Windows Vista in 2006 but was met with pushback from cybersecurity vendors and EU regulators. However, Apple was able to lock down its macOS operating system in 2020 so that developers could no longer get access to the kernel.

Now, it looks like Microsoft wants to reopen the conversations around restricting kernel-level access inside Windows.

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[-] xinayder@infosec.pub 7 points 3 months ago

As much as I despise MS and think they are equally incompetent, I don't think it's a good idea to lock down Windows. They will stop providing kernel access to 3rd parties at first, then a few months later you will only be able to download software from the Microsoft Store.

Yes, it's a security issue but them being allowed to close down their OS sets a dangerous precedent that will make Windows even more shittier and enshittified than it already is.

[-] ji17br@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 months ago

There is zero chance of that happening. This is exactly what people said when Apple created a Mac App Store. Surprise surprise you can still run any software you want on a Mac.

[-] EpeeGnome@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago

They'd be seriously shooting themselves in the foot if they did that. Most corporations have 3rd party software that they would not be able or willing to give up, software development for Windows would be unable to test and debug, and I know from personal experience that many consumers find the already existing S Mode to be frustrating and confusing.

[-] xinayder@infosec.pub 1 points 3 months ago

They kinda already do this. Any .exe you download outside the Microsoft Store requires double confirmation before you can execute it, unless it's from Microsoft.

[-] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 0 points 3 months ago

Good. Let them. Fuck Microsoft and literally ALL the crap they've produced. After having to deal with their shit for over 30 years I can't wait for them to finally sink their own boat

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