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Microsoft pushing Windows 10 S - Ecks - 06-09-2017
According to Microsoft, "no Windows 10 customers were known to be compromised by the recent WannaCry (WannaCrypt) global cyberattack." That's great news for anyone running the latest version of the OS, and the software giant says it is working to ensure Windows 10 remains safe from other future attacks. However, if you want to guarantee your safety from ransomware, then Microsoft points out there's an even more secure option to consider -- Windows 10 S. The new, hardened Windows 10 variant only runs apps from the Windows Store, which means it can't run programs from outside Microsoft's ecosystem, and that includes malware. Which is why, as Microsoft says, "No known ransomware works against Windows 10 S."
I just report this bullshit, but imho this is safety theater and I can't wait 'til 10 gets a firm kick in the ass.
RE: Microsoft pushing Windows 10 S - zorrophreak - 06-09-2017
Honestly, Microsoft seems to be going in a more Apple direction while Apple seems to be going in a more Microsoft direction, especially when it comes to software. Microsoft is disallowing 3rd party apps, and Apple (at least in desktop) has been making 3rd party stuff much easier for developers and end-users.
RE: Microsoft pushing Windows 10 S - mothered - 06-10-2017
(06-09-2017, 08:43 AM)n3r0x1d3 Wrote: However, if you want to guarantee your safety from ransomware, then Microsoft points out there's an even more secure option to consider -- Windows 10 S.
According to the latest report, apparently not: http://www.zdnet.com/article/want-ransomware-proof-windows-use-windows-10-s-says-microsoft/