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Microsoft to strengthen the Edge Sandbox in Windows 10

  • 28 March 2017
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March 28th 2017 By Shiwangi Peswani 
 
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Microsoft Edge will now be more secure and safe, says Microsoft. Seeing the increasing hack reports of Microsoft Edge web browser, the Company has decided to improve the security of its Sandbox thereby controlling the Remote Code Execution attacks. As per the official blog post, Microsoft will now be using Windows 10 Creators Update to strengthen the Microsoft Edge sandbox.
 
While Microsoft Edge is already using the technologies like ACG (Arbitrary Code Guard) and CIG (Code Integrity Guard) to avoid hacking attempts, it is still vulnerable in some aspects.
 
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Well, that is good news. Redmond should be applauded for taking action in this matter. :D
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Well, that is good news. Redmond should be applauded for taking action in this matter. :D

 
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