Windows 11 Boosts Security: New Mode Blocks Risky Software Before It Runs

• Microsoft introduces Windows Baseline Security Mode to prevent risky software from embedding deep within the OS.
• The new feature blocks unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, especially those operating quietly in the background.
• Code signing acts as a gatekeeper; unsigned code can be blocked before installation or execution, with exceptions requiring explicit approval.
• User Transparency and Consent expanded with clearer prompts for sensitive device access and bundled software installations.
• Aims to reduce malicious software and unwanted bundled installers, offering more control to users and IT administrators.