Does Windows Defender include Anti ransomware?

Have a read of this article. I think what they're saying is that WD doesn't directly protect against ransomware but with the latest windows updates and WD you should be "reasonably" protected.

Malwarebytes 3 has ransomware protection included.

swarfega said:

Malwarebytes 3 has ransomware protection included.

I think it is active ransomware protection only in the Pro (paid) version of 3.

Jeddie said:

BTW I am not asking how well it does it? Just if it does it or not?

If you have got cloud protection enabled, then it does.


You can use this setting to maximize its effectiveness.

Code:

reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\SpyNet" /v "DisableBlockAtFirstSeen" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\SpyNet" /v "SpynetReporting" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f
reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\SpyNet" /v "SubmitSamplesConsent" /t REG_DWORD /d "3" /f

You should also create a task to let WD check for definition updates every hour.

Code:

"%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -SignatureUpdate -mmpc

Samuria said:

Ms has stated Redmond update will have a built-in tool to stop ransomware were it will block anything writing to folders.

That can be done on any Windows using NTFS, setting folders to read-only and only allow admin to modify.

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