Microsoft announces new mobile-style Windows security controls
Before programs may access private resources like files, cameras, and microphones, Microsoft plans to provide permission screens akin to those seen on smartphones in Windows 11.
For the operating system that currently runs over 1 billion devices, the "Windows Baseline Security Mode" and "User Transparency and Consent" modifications mark a significant change.
This new security paradigm, according to Windows Platform engineer Logan Iyer, was brought about by apps that were progressively overriding settings, downloading undesirable software, or even changing essential Windows experiences without the user's permission.
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