Microsoft is now testing a new Windows 11 default security feature.
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This cybersecurity enhancement is expected to prevent the top ransomware deployment method used by various cybercriminals.
As of press time, the software giant is already rolling out the new enhancement to Windows 11 in an Insider test build.
"Win11 builds now have a DEFAULT account lockout policy to mitigate RDP and other brute force password vectors," said David Weston, the vice president of Microsoft OS Security and Enterprise, via his official Twitter announcement.
@windowsinsider Win11 builds now have a DEFAULT account lockout policy to mitigate RDP and other brute force password vectors. This technique is very commonly used in Human Operated Ransomware and other attacks - this control will make brute forcing much harder which is awesome! pic.twitter.com/ZluT1cQQh0
— David Weston (DWIZZZLE) (@dwizzzleMSFT) July 20, 2022
He added that RDP (remote desktop protocol) is quite common in Human Operated Ransomware, as well as other similar cyberattacks.
New Windows 11 Default Security Feature Now Tested
According to ZDNet's latest report, the new Windows 11 default security feature can prevent ransomware attacks that begin with compromised credentials and password-guessing attacks.
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Aside from Windows 11, Microsoft is also expected to backport the enhancement to Windows 10 systems as well.
Cybersecurity researchers said the new default security feature is a big deal since it is parallel to Microsoft's default block on internet macros.
For the past few years, internet macros in Microsoft Office on Windows gadgets have been among the major targets of ransomware attackers since these allow them to conduct attacks through links and email attachments.
How To View Windows 11's New Default Security Feature
If you are among the individuals to receive the new Windows 11 default security feature, you can check this enhancement by going to the Windows Local Computer Policy directory.
Then, click the "Account Lockout Policy" option. Weston confirmed that Microsoft's new enhancement should be available in the new Windows 11 Insider preview build 22528.1000 and newer.
This is just one of the efforts made by Microsoft to improve its general baseline of security for Windows systems. Previously, the tech firm rolled out the so-called "security defaults" to millions of users via Azure Active Directory.
You can visit this link to see more details about the previous Windows security enhancements of Microsoft.
Meanwhile, security experts recently discovered fake Windows 11 downloads that can spread the notorious Vidar malware.
On the other hand, users are now allowed to conduct Windows 11 app restorations.
For more news updates about Windows 11 and other products of Microsoft, always keep your tabs open here at TechTimes.
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