Windows 10 will use protected folders to thwart crypto ransomware

Re:Windows 10 will use protected folders to thwart crypto ra... by topkeker on Monday July 03, 2017 @06:31PM (#14691939)

This seems like another strange workaround. We need to change the way the operating system behaves for the future. The problem is default allow for untrusted code to execute. Everyone recognises this as the problem, no one wants to step forward and implement the change.

We do it for mobile, mostly, the desktop needs the same shift.

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Re:Windows 10 will use protected folders to thwart crypto ra... by muricula on Monday July 03, 2017 @11:00PM (#14693211)

That basically means forcing everyone to sign their code and offer it through the App Store. You'll see developers complaining about that upthread.

Windows 10 does make code signing mandatory for new drivers, and the drivers must pass a suite of acceptance tests.

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Re:Windows 10 will use protected folders to thwart crypto ra... by topkeker on Tuesday July 04, 2017 @02:24AM (#14693915)

You're right, but people complaining shouldn't dictate life. People also complain about being crushed by ransomware. Not to say they don't have a valid point, but the paradigm needs to change.

We used trusted stores for certificates and mobile applications, it's time for the desktop to do the same beyond drivers.

Not to say things won't creep through, but default allow needs to go for this to be truly solved, not a new feature or vendor product.

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