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Although Microsoft has released Windows updates to prevent the spread of WannaCry and Petya ransomware, most infected systems are not running the latest bug fixes. It's clear that Microsoft needs to develop a solution to protect its users when updates are unavailable.
Windows 10 introduces a new feature to combat WannaCry and Petya. The Controlled Folder Access feature is a new functionality that Microsoft is testing in insider builds. This new feature monitors important folders and alerts users whenever a specific application attempts unauthorized access.
New Windows 10 Update Introduces Enhanced Protection Against WannaCry and Petya
A new feature called Controlled Folder Access is now integrated into the Windows Defender Security Center in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update preview build. It is expected that this feature will be available to all users after the release of the new Windows 10 Fall Creators Update in September.
Preventing Ransomware from Encrypting Files
With default-protected Windows folders, the Controlled Folder Access feature can monitor any folder in your system, including those on network shares and mapped drives. This ensures that if ransomware attacks your computer, it cannot make any modifications to your files.
Users will receive various configuration settings and can ensure that new folders are protected. Additionally, there are exclusion settings, such as applications that can modify folder configurations.
'You can add additional folders to the list of protected folders, but you cannot change the default list, including folders like Documents, Pictures, Movies, and Desktop. Adding other folders to Controlled Folder Access can also be useful, such as if you don't store files in the default Windows library folders or if you've changed the library location far from the default folders,' Microsoft explained.
Applications attempting to modify protected folders without permission will automatically be added to the blacklist, and only Admins can add these applications to the whitelist. This way, Windows 10 allows users to have full control over which applications can modify files, while blocking threats like ransomware trying to infiltrate the system without user consent.
Before the emergence of Petya, EternalRocks was the next malicious code after WannaCry that appeared and caused users to feel alarmed. While its operation differs from WannaCry, Petya, EternalRocks poses hidden risks that can have more severe consequences.
Hoping that the new Windows 10 update feature will enhance resilience against WannaCry and Petya, users can feel confident about the security issues on their systems. Why hesitate? Update Win 10 now!
In case you want to check if your computer is infected with WannaCry or Petya, you can use various tools to check for WannaCry, Petya such as BKAV CheckWanCry or VNISTScanner. Details on how to check for WannaCry, Petya are available on Mytour.
If your computer hasn't been infected, you need specific measures to prevent WannaCry as well as Petya to ensure the safety of your data. Updating the operating system, installing antivirus software are effective ways to prevent WannaCry, Petya nowadays.
