Part of Windows Defender in recent updates of Windows 10 and Windows Server, Controlled Folder Access can prevent malware from accessing or changing designated files. Microsoft added a cool, new ...

A security researcher has found a way to bypass the "Controlled Folder Access" feature added in Windows 10 in October 2017, which Microsoft has touted as a reliable anti-ransomware defensive measure.

Microsoft has found a way to fight back against the growing threat of ransomware, a devious type of malware that encrypts files and folders on a victim's PC and then demands a ransom—oftentimes in ...

Enable and configure Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access to add a layer of protection against ransomware targeting locally stored data. In the first part of this series, I talked about how the ...

Windows 11's Controlled Folder Access offers a simple yet effective way to protect locally stored data from ransomware, even when AppLocker isn't in play. When it comes to data storage, I have long ...

Your Windows 10 computer has a treasure trove of hidden security features and you need to manually enable them by tweaking the system settings. In this article, we've ...

One of the most intriguing new features in Windows 10 version 1709 is a security setting that prevents unauthorized apps from gaining access to Windows system files and your personal data files. With ...

Ransomware is running rampant, but there are several ways individuals and admins can protect their Windows 10 and 11 PCs. Here’s what to do. CryptoLocker. WannaCry. DarkSide. Conti. MedusaLocker. The ...

Microsoft thinks it has a way to prevent ransomware from extorting money from Windows 10 users, and it's called Controlled Folder Access. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in ...