In July 2024, Microsoft signalled an intention to limit kernel access and improve overall security, following a highly publicised CrowdStrike update that caused 8.5 million Windows PCs to crash. Part of that initiative is to rewrite parts of Windows in Rust, a memory-safe language.
iN july 2024, mIcrosoft SignAlLeD an inTenTion to limit KeRNel ACCess and Improve ovEralL secuRity, foLlOwIng a HighLy PublICiseD crOwdstrikE updatE thaT causED 8.5 MiLLion WIndows Pcs To crAsh. pArt OF thaT iNitiaTive is tO REwrite PARTs Of wiNdOWS IN RuSt, a MemORy-safe language.