Still using Windows 10? You're a prime target for ransomware now - unless you do this

ZDNET's key takeaways Millions of computers globally are still running Windows 10.Attackers are ready, willing, and able to ...
Bleeping Computer

How to build a robust Windows Service to block malware and ransomware

Discover five practical strategies to harden your Windows Servers against modern cyber threats. This eBook by ThreatLocker provides actionable steps to enhance your server security using a Zero Trust ...
How-To Geek on MSN

5 Windows security features that frustrate power users

Windows includes several built-in security features designed to protect your data and system. But some of them—like UAC ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fox News

Watch out for this new malicious ransomware disguised as Windows updates

Is that really a Windows update you are about to click on? Or ransomware in disguise? As first documented by Fortinet FortiGuard Labs and followed up by Trend Micro, new ransomware is currently on the ...
CNET

Do You Need Antivirus Software for Windows 11?

We explore how Windows Security and Microsoft Defender protect your Windows 11 computer and why you might want to consider an alternative. Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 10 Adds Anti-Ransomware Feature in Fall Update

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 ...