: New controls were added to mitigate ransomware, credential misuse, and attacks originating from removable storage.
Within this isolated VBS environment, the kernel runs Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI). HVCI ensures that all kernel-mode drivers and binaries are verified before they are allowed to run. By moving this verification out of the standard kernel space and into a secure virtualized container, the 1809 kernel prevented sophisticated malware from modifying kernel memory or injecting malicious drivers. Hardened Kernel Features in 1809 kernel os windows 10 1809 exclusive
Users report significantly fewer active processes and lower RAM usage compared to official Windows releases . : New controls were added to mitigate ransomware,