Security

Users who logon to their systems with admin rights are at much greater risk from malware. Malicious software is more effective when its payload runs with admin rights, as it does not need to find a security flaw to gain privileged access to the system.

An administrator has full control over the system, so malware can use these privileges to install drivers, intercept logon passwords, create user accounts, install root kits, replace system files and disable security software. In fact many viruses fail to infect a computer when a user has standard rights, and there is strong evidence that running users with minimal rights greatly reduces the risk of virus infection.

With Avecto Privilege Guard there is no reason for any user to log on to their desktop with a privileged account, as privileges can be assigned directly to the applications that require them.

Privilege Guard enables you to implement the least risk Windows 7 desktop. Learn More.