Microsoft Discusses Evolution of Windows User Model and Security
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🛡️✨ Microsoft Explores the Evolution of Windows User Model and New Security Features. The MORSE team at Microsoft has released a blog post examining the historical context of the Windows user model, tracing its development from the single-user systems of the 1980s to the introduction of multi-user capabilities in Windows NT and beyond. The article highlights the security challenges posed by the legacy of full administrator privileges and the evolution of features like User Account Control (UAC). It also introduces the new Administrator Protection (AP) feature, which aims to enhance security by establishing clearer boundaries between elevated and non-elevated user contexts. The post sets the stage for a deeper discussion on how these changes will shape the future of Windows security.
