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Microsoft Introduces New Security Features in Windows 11
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Microsoft is launching new security features in Windows 11, including 'Windows Baseline Security Mode' and 'User Transparency and Consent.' These updates will require user consent for apps accessing sensitive resources like files, cameras, and microphones, addressing concerns over applications overriding user settings. This change affects over 1 billion devices running Windows.
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