I'm not very familiar with Windows 8's security features (besides the inclusion of an improved Windows Defender and a sandbox by default). However, what securi

I'm not very familiar with Windows 8's security features (besides the inclusion of an improved Windows Defender and a sandbox by default). However, what security can one speak of when it's only (enhanced) security against uninformed third parties? With features such as SmartScreen snarfing your requests, security goes only as far as the will of the vendor or their cooperation with an institution of power. Windows malware threats still seem to be going quite consistent.