Microsoft has also added some such antivirus extensions to Windows 11 which alert you to the virus attacks on your computer data. Microsoft Defender Anti-Virus Tool is an application that protects the computer from various malware and viruses.
This application also protects your computer against ransomware attacks. Ransomware is a feature that is not enabled on a computer but you can enable it by Windows security settings.
The controlled folder access feature in Microsoft monitors the changes in your files with different apps. When an app tries to change the protected folder’s files, the app is blacklisted and the user is also informed about it.
What is Ransomware?
The word Ransom on the computer can get you in confusion. You wonder how and why would will you pay for your computer files? Don’t worry I am telling you the whole meaning of this extortion software. This software is used by cybercriminals. With this software, cybercriminals attack computer files and lock them. Then they demand ransom money from their victim for releasing the data.
In this article, you will be told all those steps with which you can enable Ransomware protection.
Steps to enable Ransomware protection in Windows11
To enable Ransomware in your Windows11, follow these steps;
- Open the Windows security.
(Open the start Manu and search for this application then open it)
- After clicking Windows security, you will see a virus and threat protection setting. Click on this option.
- It will show you a folder of Ransomware protection. You have to click on it.
- Click on Manage ransomware protection to open it.
- There will be an option called controlled folder access. You have to turn it on.
Once you have done these steps successfully, you switched ON the Ransomware protection. Microsoft Defender Antivirus will monitor your folders. It will notify you immediately if it sees suspicious activity on your computer. A new feature has been updated in Windows 11, and if you guys want to know about this new updated feature then click here.
