diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md index e65fbfe36a..7c749be104 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/TOC.md @@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ ######## [Stop and quarantine file](windows-defender-atp/stop-and-quarantine-file-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) ######## [Initiate investigation (preview)](windows-defender-atp/initiate-autoir-investigation-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) -####### [Indicators (preview)](windows-defender-atp/ti-indicator-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) +####### [Indicators](windows-defender-atp/ti-indicator-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) ######## [Submit Indicator](windows-defender-atp/post-ti-indicator-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) ######## [List Indicators](windows-defender-atp/get-ti-indicators-collection-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) ######## [Delete Indicator](windows-defender-atp/delete-ti-indicator-by-id-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) @@ -322,14 +322,14 @@ ###### [Get CVE-KB map](windows-defender-atp/get-cvekbmap-collection-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) -##### API for custom alerts -###### [Enable the custom threat intelligence application](windows-defender-atp/enable-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) -###### [Use the threat intelligence API to create custom alerts](windows-defender-atp/use-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) -###### [Create custom threat intelligence alerts](windows-defender-atp/custom-ti-api-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) -###### [PowerShell code examples](windows-defender-atp/powershell-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) -###### [Python code examples](windows-defender-atp/python-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) -###### [Experiment with custom threat intelligence alerts](windows-defender-atp/experiment-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) -###### [Troubleshoot custom threat intelligence issues](windows-defender-atp/troubleshoot-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +##### API for custom alerts (Deprecated) +###### [Enable the custom threat intelligence application (Deprecated)](windows-defender-atp/enable-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +###### [Use the threat intelligence API to create custom alerts (Deprecated)](windows-defender-atp/use-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +###### [Create custom threat intelligence alerts (Deprecated)](windows-defender-atp/custom-ti-api-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +###### [PowerShell code examples (Deprecated)](windows-defender-atp/powershell-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +###### [Python code examples (Deprecated)](windows-defender-atp/python-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +###### [Experiment with custom threat intelligence alerts (Deprecated)](windows-defender-atp/experiment-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +###### [Troubleshoot custom threat intelligence issues (Deprecated)](windows-defender-atp/troubleshoot-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) ##### [Pull alerts to your SIEM tools](windows-defender-atp/configure-siem-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) @@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ ######## [Create and manage machine tags](windows-defender-atp/machine-tags-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) ##### APIs -###### [Enable Threat intel](windows-defender-atp/enable-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) +###### [Enable Threat intel (Deprecated)](windows-defender-atp/enable-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) ###### [Enable SIEM integration](windows-defender-atp/enable-siem-integration-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md) #####Rules diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/TOC.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/TOC.md index d3ade96a48..e4b73d3c01 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/TOC.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/TOC.md @@ -277,7 +277,7 @@ ####### [Stop and quarantine file](stop-and-quarantine-file-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) ####### [Initiate investigation (preview)](initiate-autoir-investigation-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) -###### [Indicators (preview)](ti-indicator-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) +###### [Indicators](ti-indicator-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) ####### [Submit Indicator](post-ti-indicator-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) ####### [List Indicators](get-ti-indicators-collection-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) ####### [Delete Indicator](delete-ti-indicator-by-id-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/automated-investigations-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/automated-investigations-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md index 8968b3b2cf..8ff29cf968 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/automated-investigations-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/automated-investigations-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md @@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ The Automated investigations list shows all the investigations that have been in Entities are the starting point for Automated investigations. When an alert contains a supported entity for Automated investigation (for example, a file) that resides on a machine that has a supported operating system for Automated investigation then an Automated investigation can start. >[!NOTE] ->Currently, Automated investigation only supports Windows 10, version 1803 or later. ->Some investigation playbooks, like memory investigations, require Windows 10, version 1809 or later. +>Currently, Automated investigation only supports Windows 10, version 1709 or later. +>Some investigation playbooks, like memory investigations, require Windows 10, version 1709 or later. The alerts start by analyzing the supported entities from the alert and also runs a generic machine playbook to see if there is anything else suspicious on that machine. The outcome and details from the investigation is seen in the Automated investigation view. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/custom-ti-api-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/custom-ti-api-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md index bc9982d2ae..ed9d8771ab 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/custom-ti-api-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/custom-ti-api-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md @@ -15,10 +15,9 @@ manager: dansimp audience: ITPro ms.collection: M365-security-compliance ms.topic: article -ms.date: 04/24/2018 --- -# Create custom alerts using the threat intelligence (TI) application program interface (API) +# Create custom alerts using the threat intelligence (TI) application program interface (API) (Deprecated) **Applies to:** @@ -26,7 +25,6 @@ ms.date: 04/24/2018 - [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) - >Want to experience Windows Defender ATP? [Sign up for a free trial.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-atp?ocid=docs-wdatp-customti-abovefoldlink) You can define custom alert definitions and indicators of compromise (IOC) using the threat intelligence API. Creating custom threat intelligence alerts allows you to generate specific alerts that are applicable to your organization. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/enable-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/enable-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md index 49545c0428..f4d43bad11 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/enable-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/enable-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md @@ -15,17 +15,17 @@ manager: dansimp audience: ITPro ms.collection: M365-security-compliance ms.topic: article -ms.date: 04/24/2018 --- -# Enable the custom threat intelligence API in Windows Defender ATP +# Enable the custom threat intelligence API in Windows Defender ATP (Deprecated) **Applies to:** - [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) - +>[!TIP] +>This topic has been deprecated. See [Indicators](ti-indicator-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) for the updated content. >Want to experience Windows Defender ATP? [Sign up for a free trial.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-atp?ocid=docs-wdatp-enablecustomti-abovefoldlink) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/experiment-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/experiment-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md index 3e8ba14f02..81f2798656 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/experiment-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/experiment-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ ms.topic: article ms.date: 11/09/2017 --- -# Experiment with custom threat intelligence (TI) alerts +# Experiment with custom threat intelligence (TI) alerts (Deprecated) **Applies to:** diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/manage-indicators.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/manage-indicators.md index db76c00fda..46f6939d8e 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/manage-indicators.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/manage-indicators.md @@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ ms.topic: article **Applies to:** - [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) -[!include[Prerelease information](prerelease.md)] >Want to experience Windows Defender ATP? [Sign up for a free trial.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-atp?ocid=docs-wdatp-automationexclusionlist-abovefoldlink) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/powershell-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/powershell-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md index 66420af797..e3ad482c9c 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/powershell-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/powershell-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ ms.collection: M365-security-compliance ms.topic: article --- -# PowerShell code examples for the custom threat intelligence API +# PowerShell code examples for the custom threat intelligence API (Deprecated) **Applies to:** - [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/python-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/python-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md index c64fd1617c..721ea4c889 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/python-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/python-example-code-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md @@ -17,11 +17,9 @@ ms.collection: M365-security-compliance ms.topic: article --- -# Python code examples for the custom threat intelligence API +# Python code examples for the custom threat intelligence API (Deprecated) **Applies to:** - - - [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/troubleshoot-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/troubleshoot-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md index 96753d16e3..a1b40f334b 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/troubleshoot-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/troubleshoot-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ ms.collection: M365-security-compliance ms.topic: troubleshooting --- -# Troubleshoot custom threat intelligence issues +# Troubleshoot custom threat intelligence issues (Deprecated) **Applies to:** - [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/use-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/use-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md index be38700ccf..410ee5f85b 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/use-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/use-custom-ti-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md @@ -17,12 +17,13 @@ ms.collection: M365-security-compliance ms.topic: article --- -# Use the threat intelligence API to create custom alerts +# Use the threat intelligence API to create custom alerts (Deprecated) **Applies to:** - [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) - +>[!TIP] +>This topic has been deprecated. See [Indicators](ti-indicator-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new.md) for the updated content. >Want to experience Windows Defender ATP? [Sign up for a free trial.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/windows-atp?ocid=docs-wdatp-customti-abovefoldlink) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/whats-new-in-windows-defender-atp.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/whats-new-in-windows-defender-atp.md index c5d340e5c1..fdc7f36695 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/whats-new-in-windows-defender-atp.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/whats-new-in-windows-defender-atp.md @@ -33,6 +33,11 @@ For more information preview features, see [Preview features](https://docs.micro - [Microsoft Threat Experts](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/microsoft-threat-experts)
Microsoft Threat Experts is the new managed threat hunting service in Windows Defender ATP that provides proactive hunting, prioritization, and additional context and insights that further empower security operations centers (SOCs) to identify and respond to threats quickly and accurately. It provides additional layer of expertise and optics that Microsoft customers can utilize to augment security operation capabilities as part of Microsoft 365. +- [Indicators](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/ti-indicator-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-new)
APIs for indicators are now generally available. + + +- [Interoperability](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/partner-applications)
Microsoft Defender ATP supports third-party applications to help enhance the detection, investigation, and threat intelligence capabilities of the platform. + ## April 2019 - [Microsoft Threat Experts Targeted Attack Notification capability](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/microsoft-threat-experts#targeted-attack-notification)
Microsoft Threat Experts' Targeted Attack Notification alerts are tailored to organizations to provide as much information as can be quickly delivered thus bringing attention to critical threats in their network, including the timeline, scope of breach, and the methods of intrusion. @@ -40,6 +45,19 @@ For more information preview features, see [Preview features](https://docs.micro - [Microsoft Defender ATP API](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/use-apis)
Microsoft Defender ATP exposes much of its data and actions through a set of programmatic APIs. Those APIs will enable you to automate workflows and innovate based on Windows Defender ATP capabilities. +### In preview +The following capability is included in the April 2019 preview release. + +- [Threat & Vulnerability Management](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/next-gen-threat-and-vuln-mgt)
A new built-in capability that uses a risk-based approach to the discovery, prioritization, and remediation of endpoint vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. + + + +## March 2019 +### In preview +The following capability is included in the March 2019 preview release. + +- [Machine health and compliance report](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/machine-reports-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection) The machine health and compliance report provides high-level information about the devices in your organization. + ## February 2019 - [Incidents](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/incidents-queue)
Incident is a new entity in Windows Defender ATP that brings together all relevant alerts and related entities to narrate the broader attack story, giving analysts better perspective on the purview of complex threats. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/attack-surface-reduction-exploit-guard.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/attack-surface-reduction-exploit-guard.md index 5bfe2c6ba4..3392402f08 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/attack-surface-reduction-exploit-guard.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/attack-surface-reduction-exploit-guard.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.pagetype: security ms.localizationpriority: medium author: andreabichsel ms.author: v-anbic -ms.date: 04/02/2019 +ms.date: 05/07/2019 --- # Reduce attack surfaces with attack surface reduction rules @@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ ms.date: 04/02/2019 - [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) +>[!IMPORTANT] +>Some information relates to prereleased product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. + Attack surface reduction rules help prevent behaviors malware often uses to infect computers with malicious code. You can set attack surface reduction rules for computers running Windows 10, version 1709 or later, Windows Server 2016 1803 or later, or Windows Server 2019. To use attack surface reduction rules, you need a Windows 10 Enterprise E3 license or higher. A Windows E5 license gives you the advanced management capabilities to power them. These include monitoring, analytics, and workflows available in [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection](../windows-defender-atp/windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection.md), as well as reporting and configuration capabilities in the M365 Security Center. These advanced capabilities aren't available with an E3 license, but you can use attack surface reduction rule events in Event Viewer to help facilitate deployment. @@ -79,6 +82,7 @@ Block process creations originating from PSExec and WMI commands | d1e49aac-8f56 Block untrusted and unsigned processes that run from USB | b2b3f03d-6a65-4f7b-a9c7-1c7ef74a9ba4 | Supported Block Office communication application from creating child processes | 26190899-1602-49e8-8b27-eb1d0a1ce869 | Supported Block Adobe Reader from creating child processes | 7674ba52-37eb-4a4f-a9a1-f0f9a1619a2c | Supported +Block persistence through WMI event subscription | e6db77e5-3df2-4cf1-b95a-636979351e5b | Not supported Each rule description indicates which apps or file types the rule applies to. In general, the rules for Office apps apply to only Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, or they apply to Outlook. Except where specified, attack surface reduction rules don't apply to any other Office apps. @@ -264,6 +268,15 @@ SCCM name: Not applicable GUID: 7674ba52-37eb-4a4f-a9a1-f0f9a1619a2c +### Block persistence through WMI event subscription + +Fileless threats employ various tactics to stay hidden, to avoid being seen in the file system, and to gain periodic execution control. Some threats can abuse the WMI repository and event model to stay hidden. With this rule, admins can prevent threats that abuse WMI to persist and stay hidden in WMI repository. + +Intune name: Block persistence through WMI event subscription + +SCCM name: Not yet available + +GUID: e6db77e5-3df2-4cf1-b95a-636979351e5b ## Related topics diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/customize-attack-surface-reduction.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/customize-attack-surface-reduction.md index 204fad8ca0..6dbb17c57d 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/customize-attack-surface-reduction.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/customize-attack-surface-reduction.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.pagetype: security ms.localizationpriority: medium author: andreabichsel ms.author: v-anbic -ms.date: 04/26/2019 +ms.date: 05/08/2019 --- # Customize attack surface reduction rules @@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ ms.date: 04/26/2019 - [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2069559) +>[!IMPORTANT] +>Some information relates to prereleased product which may be substantially modified before it's commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here. + Attack surface reduction rules help prevent actions and apps that are typically used by exploit-seeking malware to infect machines. Attack surface reduction rules are supported on Windows Server 2019 as well as Windows 10 clients. This topic describes how to customize attack surface reduction rules by [excluding files and folders](#exclude-files-and-folders) or [adding custom text to the notification](#customize-the-notification) alert that appears on a user's computer. @@ -59,6 +62,7 @@ Block process creations originating from PSExec and WMI commands | d1e49aac-8f56 Block untrusted and unsigned processes that run from USB | b2b3f03d-6a65-4f7b-a9c7-1c7ef74a9ba4 Block Office communication applications from creating child processes | 26190899-1602-49e8-8b27-eb1d0a1ce869 Block Adobe Reader from creating child processes | 7674ba52-37eb-4a4f-a9a1-f0f9a1619a2c +Block persistence through WMI event subscription | e6db77e5-3df2-4cf1-b95a-636979351e5b See the [attack surface reduction](attack-surface-reduction-exploit-guard.md) topic for details on each rule. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/customize-controlled-folders-exploit-guard.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/customize-controlled-folders-exploit-guard.md index 05037553e3..bf18867655 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/customize-controlled-folders-exploit-guard.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/customize-controlled-folders-exploit-guard.md @@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ ms.pagetype: security ms.localizationpriority: medium author: andreabichsel ms.author: v-anbic +ms.date: 05/07/2019 --- # Customize controlled folder access @@ -24,14 +25,14 @@ Controlled folder access helps you protect valuable data from malicious apps and This topic describes how to customize the following settings of the controlled folder access feature with the Windows Security app, Group Policy, PowerShell, and mobile device management (MDM) configuration service providers (CSPs): - [Add additional folders to be protected](#protect-additional-folders) -- [Add apps that should be allowed to access protected folders](#allow-specifc-apps-to-make-changes-to-controlled-folders) +- [Add apps that should be allowed to access protected folders](#allow-specific-apps-to-make-changes-to-controlled-folders) >[!WARNING] >Controlled folder access monitors apps for activities that may be malicious. Sometimes it might block a legitimate app from making legitimate changes to your files. > >This may impact your organization's productivity, so you may want to consider running the feature in [audit mode](audit-windows-defender-exploit-guard.md) to fully assess the feature's impact. - ## Protect additional folders +## Protect additional folders Controlled folder access applies to a number of system folders and default locations, including folders such as Documents, Pictures, Movies, and Desktop. @@ -41,7 +42,6 @@ Adding other folders to controlled folder access can be useful, for example, if You can also enter network shares and mapped drives. Environment variables and wildcards are supported. For information about using wildcards, see [Use wildcards in the file name and folder path or extension exclusion lists](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-extension-file-exclusions-windows-defender-antivirus#use-wildcards-in-the-file-name-and-folder-path-or-extension-exclusion-lists). - You can use the Windows Security app or Group Policy to add and remove additional protected folders. ### Use the Windows Security app to protect additional folders