Microsoft Disables App Installer Feature Amid Security Concerns — Redmondmag.com

After discovering that threat actors were exploiting the App Installer feature in Windows 10 to distribute malware, Microsoft has decided to disable it. The company revealed that there was a rise in malware kits for sale on cybercriminal forums and the dark web. Following the latest update, users will now have to download the MSIX package first instead of installing an app directly from a web page.