Microsoft protects machines from common attacker behaviors with security updates in Windows 10.
Microsoft unlocked a host of new security and management features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, which started rolling out last week. One of its new tools, Windows Defender Exploit Guard (WDEG), aims to protect businesses from ransomware by blocking common attacker behaviors.
Several studies point to the growth of ransomware hitting enterprise victims. Dark Reading found 35% of businesses were hit with ransomware in the past year, and only 27% believe current anti-malware tech is effective in preventing ransomware.
