Originally Posted by 80knotsV1rotate

Microsoft was forced by EU regulators to allow third party vendors access to their kernel, as to prevent Microsoft's perceived monopoly on security software (i.e. Windows Defender). They're currently doing the same thing to Apple. So really, Microsoft doesn't have a dog in the fight. They can't legally fix kernel mods, all in the name of governmental legislation designed to promote "competition" and "consumer choice."

Does they still share in the blame? Most certainly. But it's a bit more nuanced than just "how could Microsoft do this to us?"