#controlled folder access

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Microsoft Announces "Controlled Folder Access" to Fend Off Crypto-Ransomware

This fall, Microsoft plans to release a new Windows Defender feature called Controlled Folder Access, which blocks and blacklists unauthorized apps from making changes to files located inside specially-designated folders.

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Controlled Folder Access

I recently found this by accident: . It's a new feature for Windows 10, where your personal files are made read-only to all programs not in the allow list. The intent is primarily to fight cryptoviruses: the virus may be on your machine, but it can't encrypt read-only files.

A similar concept for Linux: .

I turned this feature on, played a game for 3 hours, and then lost all progress in said game because it did not have write-access to my Documents folder. D'oh! That's something to remember: be aware of where games (and programs) are storing saves and configuration files. You will get a popup notification when a process is blocked, but you will not see it in a fullscreen game. Use to look up where games saves and configs are located.

Configuring

Open Windows Defender Security Center

Navigate to Virus & threat protection

Open Virus & threat protection settings

Scroll down to Controlled folder access.

Here you can turn the feature on as well as manage the list of protected folders, and allowed processes. Unfortunately, you are not able to remove any of the default entries.

Sensible Allow List

Controlled folder access means serious business. It appears the only process allowed by default is explorer.exe, despite that not being listed. Several processes built into Windows 10 are not allowed, inhibiting certain features. I will update and maintain the following list of my personal exclusions.

Xbox DVR

C:\Windows\ImmersiveControlPanel\SystemSettings.exe

C:\Windows\System32\bcastdvr.exe

C:\Windows\System32\GamePanel.exe

Xbox App: View Screenshots & Videos

C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe

GoG Galaxy: cloud save service

C:\ProgramData\GOG.com\Galaxy\redists\GalaxyCommunication.exe

WindowsApps: Allow saving files in protected folders

C:\Windows\System32\PickerHost.exe

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Microsoft 365: 10 recursos de segurança

O Microsoft 365 reúne o Office 365, o Windows 10 e o Enterprise Mobility + Security para oferecer às empresas uma solução segura, completa e inteligente, com o objetivo de ajudar seus colaboradores. Representa também uma mudança fundamental na maneira de criar, construir e ir ao mercado para enfrentar as necessidades dos clientes que procuram modernizar os seus ambientes de trabalho. (more…)

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How to Turn On Anti-Ransomware - Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10

How to Turn On Anti-Ransomware – Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10

Ransomware in nowadays become very common as hackers are becoming more and more smarter. To keep your Windows Computer protected from these kinds of hack attempts, you need to take more crucial steps rather than just installing Antivirus and Malware removal tools.

The Ransomware attacks are so dangerous that even government is sometimes failing to overcome with it and they have to sometimes close…

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Guias IT-online: Como ativar o Controlled Folder Access no Windows 10 (Build 16232)

Guias IT-online: Como ativar o Controlled Folder Access no Windows 10 (Build 16232)

Aquando do lançamento do Windows 10 Build 16232, a Microsoft apresentou uma serie de novos recursos de segurança que ajudam os utilizadores a navegar na web com mais segurança e a manter os ficheiros protegidos contra ransomware. Entre estas novidades está o Windows Defender Application Guard, o Windows Defender Exploit Guard, entre outros. (more…)

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Microsoft disponibiliza o Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16232 para PC e 15228 para Mobile

Microsoft disponibiliza o Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16232 para PC e 15228 para Mobile

A Microsoft anunciou ontem via Windows Blog, a disponibilização de uma nova Build do Windows 10 para PC  e Mobile via Fast Ring, no âmbito do Windows Insider Program.

A Build 16232 trás as habituais correções de bugs identificados na Build anterior, com destaque para os problemas com a Framework .NET 3.5 que levava à falha da atualização, no Auto Complete do Microsoft Edge, na Cortana, na…

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