Microsoft has announced the retirement of Microsoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG) for Windows 11 as part of its broader shift in security architecture.
All Windows PCs come with a built-in security feature called Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC), which helps prevent unauthorized software from running by allowing only trusted applications.
Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...