Microsoft says that apps published in the Microsoft Store, (UWP from Universal Windows Platform), are the safest solution, as they are protected from any malware that targets Win32 software.
One of the reasons why UWP apps are recommended is that they run in a sandbox, which means that malware is theoretically impossible to reach your data because the sandbox blocks access to the rest of the files.
Technically, Microsoft now allows UWP apps running in sandbox to access the rest of the files stored on the hard drive with the broadFileSystemAccess API.
This is required by some UWP apps that need to store files on system disks, and load documents or other data-intensive operations on the computer. However, the API displays a warning whenever apps request file access. This allows users to block apps that they believe may contain malware.
But let's see what the problem is. This warning can be blocked and not displayed, as revealed by Windows developer Sebastien Lachance. In an analysis of the bug, the developer explains that the warning could be bypassed by hackers, which allows them to gain access to the data on your computer without you knowing.
Microsoft has acknowledged the bug and apparently fixed it in the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) which is not working.
So, although there is a solution ready, no one can use it for now, and until the company officially releases the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (again).
_________________________
- Mylobot: the malware you wouldn't want on your computer
- What you will encounter when installing Windows 10 October 2018 Update
- Windows 10 version 1809 cumulative update KB4464330 causes blue screen
- Windows 10 October 2018 Update as we call it Vista
- Windows 10 October 2018 disables Windows!
