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 digital age, securing files and controlling access to them is paramount. File permissions play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data. This article delves into ...

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 ...

The “Turn On or Off Controlled folder access” context menu will be available when you right-click on the Desktop. This context menu will make it easy for you to turn on or off Controlled folder access ...

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 ...

With the release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update last week, the "Controlled Folder Access" that Microsoft touted in June is now live for millions of users. As the name hints, the Controlled Folder ...

A user-controlled file security scheme makes it possible to instantly revoke access to files hosted on Internet cloud servers. By securing data files with a 'need-to-know' decryption key, researchers ...