Redmond Magazine

Easy Ransomware Protection for Data Stored Locally, Part 2: Enabling Defense

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 ...
PC World

Windows has a built-in ransomware shield. Most people never turn it on

PCWorld highlights that Windows includes built-in ransomware protection through Microsoft Defender’s Controlled Folder Access feature, but most users never manually enable it. This security tool ...
Redmond Magazine

Easy Ransomware Protection for Data Stored Locally, Part 1

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 ...
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Security Settings in Windows You’re Not Using (and Hackers Hope You Don’t Find)

I've always been paranoid about PC security. But over the years, Windows has genuinely stepped up its game with some powerful protection features that most people overlook. These security settings are ...
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Most People Don't Use These Hidden Features in Windows Security

Windows Security does more than just basic virus protection. It guards against phishing, blocks ransomware, and prevents malicious apps from running. However, these features aren't easy to ...