Controlled Folder Access is a security feature included in Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard, a component of Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Its main purpose is to thwart ransomware attacks by preventing ...

In the Windows Security app, you'll find a setting called Controlled Folder Access. Microsoft recommends keeping this setting enabled to protect your system, but what exactly is it, and how does it ...

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 ...

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 ...

The ransomware defense baked into Windows 10 and 11 lets users and admins protect certain folders from “untrusted” apps. But it may block apps you trust, causing frustration and wasted time. Caution ...

A crucial security feature in Windows Defender comes disabled by default: Ransomware Protection. That’s surprising, since ransomware is a serious threat that locks down your device and blocks you from ...

These days, it seems like there’s always a ton of security issues in Windows. Ransomware, malware, spyware, and viruses are just a few examples. So, how you do protect yourself? Installing the best ...

Windows Defender includes a security feature called "Ransomware Protection" that allows you to enable various protections against ransomware infections. This feature is disabled by default in Windows ...

Microsoft offers built-in ransomware protection for Windows 10. Here’s how to make sure you’re protected. Ransomware is a particularly vicious type of malware that not only denies access to your ...

Ransomware can cause havoc for personal PCs and corporations alike, most recently hitting Ireland's healthcare service hard. Little did we know there's a simple feature baked into Windows 10 that ...