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Microsoft didn’t sandbox Windows Defender, so I did
Microsoft exposed their users to a lot of risks when they released Windows Defender without a sandbox. This surprised me. Sandboxing is one of the most effective security-hardening techniques. Why did Microsoft sandbox other high-value attack surfaces such as the JIT code in Microsoft Edge, but leave Windows Defender…
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On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2017 | Microsoft didn’t sandbox Windows Defender, so I did by ingve | 196 | 43 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Microsoft didn't sandbox Windows Defender, so I did (2017) by LorenDB | 63 | 51 |
