Marcus Hutchins-Microsoft claim that CrowdStrike was enabled by EU rule is false [video]

A recent video features a malware development and analysis expert discussing the CrowdStrike outage and addressing misconceptions about antivirus software and the Windows kernel. The speaker highlights the historical challenges in Windows security, particularly regarding kernel rootkits, which arose from poor privilege separation, leading to system instability from both malware and antivirus programs. Microsoft introduced Patch Guard to prevent modifications to critical kernel structures, which alleviated blue screen issues caused by security products. However, the security measures in Windows Vista were largely ineffective, allowing malware easier access to the kernel and bypassing security protocols. User Account Control (UAC) was implemented to enhance privilege separation, but malware developers quickly found ways to circumvent it. Additionally, the European Union's decision to block Microsoft from releasing a new security API potentially hindered progress in addressing these vulnerabilities. The speaker aims to clarify the complexities of Windows security and the persistent challenges in combating malware.