Security Firm Bypasses Patch Guard

filenavigator writes, "This week the security firm Authentium found a workaround for Patch Guard, the security feature Microsoft has embedded into the 64-bit version of Windows. It is supposed to keep out unsigned drivers, kernel modifications, and security company competitors. With Authentium's workaround it can be turned off, software installed, and turned right back on. Microsoft immediately responded by saying their reckless ways are endangering the security of Windows users and that they will disable this hack quickly."

Comments

Goes in the source tree? Why?

[nurb432]

Being a fellow 'blessed' microsoft team member, all he has to do is walk across the hall, and ask that his wonderful application gets the 'fast lane access' to the file system.

You know there will be provisions for THEIR apps to do such a thing since they are 'trusted', but deny others the same direct access 'for your security' .