![]() Protect other folders against ransomware on Windows 11.Allow apps ransomware protection on Windows 11.Enable ransomware protection on Windows 11.In this guide, you will learn the steps to enable and configure Controlled folder access using Microsoft Defender Antivirus to protect Windows 11 and files against ransomware. (See also this video tutorial walking you through every step to enable the feature.) If an app tries to modify the files inside a protected folder and the app is blacklisted, you’ll get notified about the suspicious activity. Once the attack is successful, the malicious individual will then demand ransom to unlock the device and files.Ĭontrolled folder access is an anti-ransomware feature that monitors the changes that apps make to your files. In a nutshell, “ransomware” defines the form of malware attack that encrypts the files on a computer, making any files inaccessible and unreadable. However, you probably didn’t know that the anti-malware solution also includes an option to protect your files from ransomware, but you need to enable the feature manually. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is your default security solution to protect your computer against viruses, spyware, rootkits, and many other types of malware. On Windows 11, you can enable the “Controlled folder access” feature to protect your files against ransomware attacks, and in this guide, you will learn how. You can also add or remove folders to protect against ransomware, and you can allow apps you trust to prevent the feature from blocking them. ![]() To enable ransomware protection, open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection, click on “Manage ransomware protection,” and turn on “Controlled folder access.”.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |