Windows 10: How-To Geek - Protect Your Files From Ransomware

Windows 10 Build 19551

First, I received a How-To Geek email that linked me to this, which I read:
Do You Need Anti-Ransomware Software for Your PC?

Within the article was a link to this, which I also read and followed:

How to Protect Your Files From Ransomware With Windows Defender’s New “Controlled Folder Access”

And now, I can’t do anything. I’m being told “Unauthorized Changes Blocked”! Anybody know what I might have done wrong?

I think I can go back and undo what I did . . . I think!

:)

 

Malware and ransomware protection

You might also want to have a look at:

• Antimalware and cybersecurity portal - Microsoft Security Intelligence
• Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. And How To Avoid Them.
  
• Ransomware FAQ - Windows Defender Security Intelligence
• Ransomware Avoidance
  
• How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide
  

 

Ransomware attack

Glad to hear that you found a backup of your important files! Good!

Here are some further articles you might want to read:

• Best Defensive Strategy against ransomware (crypto malware)
• How to Protect and Harden a Computer against Ransomware
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/691026/can-antivirus-software-remove-ransomware-from-my-infected-system/?p=4692721
  
• https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/26164/how-to-remove-ransomware-the-right-way-a-step-by-step-guide/
  
• First steps when dealing with ransomware
  
• How crypto ransomware spreads... is it decryptable...should I pay the ransom
• https://www.howtogeek.com/434676/should-you-pay-up-if-you-get-hit-by-ransomware/
  

Best wishes,

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.DOCM Ransomware

Some more helpful links....

• ID Ransomware
• https://support.emsisoft.com/topic/29386-first-steps-when-dealing-with-ransomware/
• https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/26164/how-to-remove-ransomware-the-right-way-a-step-by-step-guide/