The Windows SmartScreen must be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36707 | WN08-CC-000088 | SV-48337r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| Some features may send system information to the vendor. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-41469r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer -> "Configure Windows SmartScreen" to "Enabled" with "Turn off SmartScreen" selected. |