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# [Microsoft Edge deployment for IT Pros](index.yml)
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## [System requirements and supported languages](about-microsoft-edge.md)
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## [Use Enterprise Mode to improve compatibility](emie-to-improve-compatibility.md)
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## [(Preview) New Microsoft Edge Group Policies and MDM settings](new-policies.md)
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## [(Preview) Deploy Microsoft Edge kiosk mode](microsoft-edge-kiosk-mode-deploy.md)
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## [Change history for Microsoft Edge](change-history-for-microsoft-edge.md)
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## [System requirements](about-microsoft-edge.md#minimum-system-requirements)
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## [Supported languages](about-microsoft-edge.md#supported-languages)
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## [Use Enterprise Mode to improve compatibility](emie-to-improve-compatibility.md)
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## [Microsoft Edge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)](microsoft-edge-faq.md)
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---
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title: Microsoft Edge system and language requirements
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description: Overview information about Microsoft Edge, the default browser for Windows 10. This topic includes links to other Microsoft Edge topics.
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ms.assetid: 70377735-b2f9-4b0b-9658-4cf7c1d745bb
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author: shortpatti
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ms.date: 07/29/2018
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---
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# Microsoft Edge deployment for IT Pros
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# Microsoft Edge system and language requirements
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>Applies to: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile
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Microsoft Edge is the new, default web browser for Windows 10, helping you to experience modern web standards, better performance, improved security, and increased reliability. Microsoft Edge lets you stay up-to-date through the Microsoft Store and to manage your enterprise through Group Policy or your mobile device management (MDM) tools.
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- **Local network**: *"SiteList"="\\\network\\shares\\sites.xml"*
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- **Local file**: *"SiteList"="file:///c:/Users/<_username_>/Documents/testList.xml"*
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- **Local file**: *"SiteList"="file:///c:/Users/<username>/Documents/testList.xml"*
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All of your managed devices must have access to this location if you want them to be able to access and use Enterprise Mode and your site list.
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* [Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 (IE11)](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=618377)
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* [Set the default browser using Group Policy]( https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=620714)
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# Home button configuration options
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>*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, next major update to Windows*
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Microsoft Edge shows the home button and by clicking it the Start page loads by default. You can configure the Home button to load the New tab page or a URL defined in the Set Home button URL policy. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to hide the home button.
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Microsoft Edge shows the home button and by clicking it the Start page loads by default. You can configure the Home button to load the New tab page or a URL defined in the Set Home Button URL policy. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to hide the home button.
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## Relevant group policies
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- [Configure Home button](#configure-home-button)
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- [Set Home button URL](#set-home-button-url)
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- [Unlock Home button](#unlock-home-button)
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- [Configure Home Button](#configure-home-button)
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- [Set Home Button URL](#set-home-button-url)
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- [Unlock Home Button](#unlock-home-button)
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## Configuration options
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## Configure Home button
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## Configure Home Button
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[!INCLUDE [configure-home-button-include.md](../includes/configure-home-button-include.md)]
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## Set Home button URL
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## Set Home Button URL
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[!INCLUDE [set-home-button-url-include](../includes/set-home-button-url-include.md)]
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## Unlock Home button
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## Unlock Home Button
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[!INCLUDE [unlock-home-button-include.md](../includes/unlock-home-button-include.md)]
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- **URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/ClearBrowsingDataOnExit
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- **Data type:** Integer
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#### *Registry
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#### Registry
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- **Path:** HKLM\\Software\\Policies\\Microsoft\\MicrosoftEdge\\Privacy
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- **Value name:** ClearBrowsingHistoryOnExit
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- **Value type:** REG_DWORD
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<!-- ## Configure Home button-->
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>*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10*<br>
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<!-- ## Configure Home Button-->
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>*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10*
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>*Default setting: Disabled or not configured (Show home button and load the Start page)*
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|---|:---:|:---:|---|
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|Disabled or not configured<br>**(default)** |0 |0 |Show home button and load the Start page. |
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|Enabled |1 |1 |Show home button and load the New tab page. |
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|Enabled |2 |2 |Show home button and load the custom URL defined in the Set Home button URL policy. |
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|Enabled |2 |2 |Show home button and load the custom URL defined in the Set Home Button URL policy. |
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|Enabled |3 |3 |Hide home button. |
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---
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For more details about configuring the different Home button options, see [Home button configuration options](../group-policies/home-button-gp.md).
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>[!TIP]
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>If you want to make changes to this policy:<ol><li>Enable the **Unlock Home Button** policy.</li><li>Make changes to the **Configure Home button** policy or **Set Home button URL** policy.</li><li>Disable the **Unlock Home Button** policy.</li></ol>
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>If you want to make changes to this policy:<ol><li>Enable the **Unlock Home Button** policy.</li><li>Make changes to the **Configure Home Button** policy or **Set Home Button URL** policy.</li><li>Disable the **Unlock Home Button** policy.</li></ol>
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### ADMX info and settings
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#### ADMX info
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- **GP English name:** Configure Home button
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- **GP English name:** Configure Home Button
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- **GP name:** ConfigureHomeButton
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- **GP element:** ConfigureHomeButtonDropdown
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- **GP path:** Windows Components/Microsoft Edge
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### Related policies
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- [Set Home button URL](../new-policies.md#set-home-button-url): [!INCLUDE [set-home-button-url-shortdesc](../shortdesc/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md)]
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- [Set Home Button URL](../new-policies.md#set-home-button-url): [!INCLUDE [set-home-button-url-shortdesc](../shortdesc/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md)]
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- [Unlock Home button](../new-policies.md#unlock-home-button): [!INCLUDE [unlock-home-button-shortdesc](../shortdesc/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md)]
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- [Unlock Home Button](../new-policies.md#unlock-home-button): [!INCLUDE [unlock-home-button-shortdesc](../shortdesc/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md)]
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<hr>
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### ADMX info and settings
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#### ADMX info
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- **GP English name:** Do not sync browser settings
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- **GP name:** DoNotSyncBrowserSettings
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- **GP name:** DisableWebBrowserSettingSync
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- **GP path:** Windows Components/Sync your settings
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- **GP ADMX file name:** SettingSync.admx
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- **GP ADMX file name:** MicrosoftEdge.admx
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#### MDM settings
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- **MDM name:** Browser/[PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions](../new-policies.md#prevent-turning-off-required-extensions)
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- **MDM name:** Browser/[PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-preventturningoffrequiredextensions)
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- **Supported devices:** Desktop
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- **URI full path:** ./Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Browser/PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions
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- **Data type:** String
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<!-- ## Set Home button URL-->
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<!-- ## Set Home Button URL-->
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>*Supported versions: Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, next major update to Windows*<br>
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>*Default setting: Disabled or not configured (Blank)*
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|Group Policy |MDM |Registry |Description |
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|---|:---:|:---:|---|
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|Disabled or not configured<br>**(default)** |Blank |Blank |Show the home button and loads the Start page and locks down the home button to prevent users from changing what page loads. |
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|Enabled - String |String |String |Load a custom URL for the home button. You must also enable the [Configure Home button](../new-policies.md#configure-home-button) policy and select the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option.<p>Enter a URL in string format, for example, https://www.msn.com. |
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|Enabled - String |String |String |Load a custom URL for the home button. You must also enable the [Configure Home Button](../new-policies.md#configure-home-button) policy and select the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option.<p>Enter a URL in string format, for example, https://www.msn.com. |
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---
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### ADMX info and settings
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#### ADMX info
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- **GP English name:** Set Home button URL
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- **GP English name:** Set Home Button URL
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- **GP name:** SetHomeButtonURL
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- **GP element:** SetHomeButtonURLPrompt
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- **GP path:** Windows Components/Microsoft Edge
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### Related policies
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- [Configure Home button](../new-policies.md#configure-home-button): [!INCLUDE [configure-home-button-shortdesc](../shortdesc/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md)]
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- [Configure Home Button](../new-policies.md#configure-home-button): [!INCLUDE [configure-home-button-shortdesc](../shortdesc/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md)]
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- [Unlock Home button](../new-policies.md#unlock-home-button): [!INCLUDE [unlock-home-button-shortdesc](../shortdesc/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md)]
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- [Unlock Home Button](../new-policies.md#unlock-home-button): [!INCLUDE [unlock-home-button-shortdesc](../shortdesc/unlock-home-button-shortdesc.md)]
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<hr>
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### Related policies
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- [Configure Home button](../new-policies.md#configure-home-button): [!INCLUDE [configure-home-button-shortdesc](../shortdesc/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md)]
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- [Configure Home Button](../new-policies.md#configure-home-button): [!INCLUDE [configure-home-button-shortdesc](../shortdesc/configure-home-button-shortdesc.md)]
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- [Set Home button URL](../new-policies.md#set-home-button-url): [!INCLUDE [set-home-button-url-shortdesc](../shortdesc/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md)]
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- [Set Home Button URL](../new-policies.md#set-home-button-url): [!INCLUDE [set-home-button-url-shortdesc](../shortdesc/set-home-button-url-shortdesc.md)]
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<hr>
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- href: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/deploy/about-microsoft-edge
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html: <p>Learn about Microsoft Edge, including system requirements and language support</p>
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html: <p>Learn about the system requirements and language support for Microsoft Edge.</p>
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image:
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src: https://docs.microsoft.com/media/common/i_overview.svg
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title: Microsoft Edge overview
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title: System requirements and supported languages
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- href: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/deploy/new-policies
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| Multi-tab support |  |  |
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| Allow URL support |  <p>*\*For Microsoft Edge kiosk mode use* [Windows Defender Firewall](#_*Windows_Defender_Firewall)*. Microsoft kiosk browser has custom policy support.* |  |
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| Block URL support | <p>*\*For Microsoft Edge kiosk mode use* [Windows Defender Firewall](#_*Windows_Defender_Firewall)*. Microsoft kiosk browser has custom policy support.* |  |
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| Configure Home button |  |  |
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| Configure Home Button |  |  |
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| Set Start page(s) URL |  |  <p>*Same as Home button URL* |
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| Set New Tab page URL |  |  |
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| Favorites management |  |  |
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| [Allow web content on new tab page](available-policies.md#allow-web-content-on-new-tab-page) | -- | [AllowWebContentOnNewTabPage](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-allowwebcontentonnewtabpage) | New |
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| [Configure collection of browsing data for Microsoft 365 Analytics](#configure-collection-of-browsing-data-for-microsoft-365-analytics) | New | [ConfigureTelemetryForMicrosoft365Analytics](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-configuretelemetryformicrosoft365analytics) | New |
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| [Configure Favorites Bar](#configure-favorites-bar) | New | [ConfigureFavoritesBar](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-configurefavoritesbar) | New |
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| [Configure Home button](#configure-home-button) | New | [ConfigureHomeButton](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-configurehomebutton) | New |
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| [Configure Home Button](#configure-home-button) | New | [ConfigureHomeButton](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-configurehomebutton) | New |
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| [Configure kiosk mode](#configure-kiosk-mode) | New | [ConfigureKioskMode](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-configurekioskmode) | New |
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| [Configure kiosk reset after idle timeout](#configure-kiosk-reset-after-idle-timeout) | New | [ConfigureKioskResetAfterIdleTimeout](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-configurekioskresetafteridletimeout) | New |
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| [Configure Open Microsoft Edge With](#configure-open-microsoft-edge-with) | New | [ConfigureOpenEdgeWith](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-configureopenmicrosoftedgewith) | New |
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| [Prevent certificate error overrides](#prevent-certificate-error-overrides) | New | [PreventCertErrorOverrides](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-preventcerterroroverrides) | New |
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| [Prevent users from turning on browser syncing](#preventusersfromturningonbrowsersyncing) | New | [Experience/PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-preventusersfromturningonbrowsersyncing) | New |
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| [Prevent turning off required extensions](#prevent-turning-off-required-extensions) | New | [PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-preventusersfromturningonbrowsersyncing) | New |
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| [Set Home button URL](#set-home-button-url) | New | [SetHomeButtonURL](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-sethomebuttonurl) | New |
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| [Set Home Button URL](#set-home-button-url) | New | [SetHomeButtonURL](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-sethomebuttonurl) | New |
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| [Set New Tab page URL](#set-new-tab-page-url) | New | [SetNewTabPageURL](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-setnewtabpageurl) | New |
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| [Show message when opening sites in Internet Explorer](#showmessagewhenopeninginteretexplorersites) | Updated | [ShowMessageWhenOpeningSitesInInternetExplorer](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-showmessagewhenopeningsitesininternetexplorer) | Updated |
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| [Unlock Home button](#unlock-home-button) | New | [UnlockHomeButton](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-unlockhomebutton) | New |
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| [Unlock Home Button](#unlock-home-button) | New | [UnlockHomeButton](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-browser#browser-unlockhomebutton) | New |
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---
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## Configure Favorites Bar
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[!INCLUDE [configure-favorites-bar-include.md](includes/configure-favorites-bar-include.md)]
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## Configure Home button
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## Configure Home Button
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[!INCLUDE [configure-home-button-include.md](includes/configure-home-button-include.md)]
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## Configure kiosk mode
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## Prevent users from turning on browser syncing
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[!INCLUDE [prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-include](includes/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-include.md)]
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## Set Home button URL
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## Set Home Button URL
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[!INCLUDE [set-home-button-url-include](includes/set-home-button-url-include.md)]
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## Set New Tab page URL
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## Show message when opening sites in Internet Explorer
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[!INCLUDE [show-message-opening-sites-ie-include](includes/show-message-opening-sites-ie-include.md)]
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## Unlock Home button
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## Unlock Home Button
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[!INCLUDE [unlock-home-button-include.md](includes/unlock-home-button-include.md)]
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Microsoft Edge shows the home button and by clicking it the Start page loads by default. With this policy, you can configure the Home button to load the New tab page or a URL defined in the Set Home button URL policy. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to hide the home button.
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Microsoft Edge shows the home button and by clicking it the Start page loads by default. With this policy, you can configure the home button to load the New tab page or a URL defined in the Set Home Button URL policy. You can also configure Microsoft Edge to hide the home button.
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By default, Microsoft Edge shows the home button and loads the Start page, and locks down the home button to prevent users from changing what page loads. Enabling this policy loads a custom URL for the home button. When you enable this policy, and enable the Configure Home button policy with the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option selected, a custom URL loads when the user clicks the home button.
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By default, Microsoft Edge shows the home button and loads the Start page, and locks down the home button to prevent users from changing what page loads. Enabling this policy loads a custom URL for the home button. When you enable this policy, and enable the Configure Home Button policy with the _Show home button & set a specific page_ option selected, a custom URL loads when the user clicks the home button.
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By default, when you enable the Configure Home button policy or provide a URL in the Set Home button URL policy, Microsoft Edge locks down the home button to prevent users from changing the settings. When you enable this policy, users can make changes to the home button even if you enabled the Configure Home button or Set Home button URL policies.
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By default, when you enable the Configure Home Button policy or provide a URL in the Set Home Button URL policy, Microsoft Edge locks down the home button to prevent users from changing the settings. When you enable this policy, users can make changes to the home button even if you enabled the Configure Home Button or Set Home Button URL policies.
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### [For IT administrators: get Minecraft Education Edition](school-get-minecraft.md)
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### [Get Minecraft: Education Edition with Windows 10 device promotion](get-minecraft-device-promotion.md)
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## [Test Windows 10 in S mode on existing Windows 10 education devices](test-windows10s-for-edu.md)
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## [Enable Windows 10 in S mode on Surface Go devices](enable-s-mode-on-surface-go-devices.md)
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## [Deploy Windows 10 in a school](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school.md)
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## [Deploy Windows 10 in a school district](deploy-windows-10-in-a-school-district.md)
|
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## [Switch to Windows 10 Pro Education in S mode from Windows 10 Pro in S mode](s-mode-switch-to-edu.md)
|
||||
|
||||
145
education/windows/enable-s-mode-on-surface-go-devices.md
Normal file
145
education/windows/enable-s-mode-on-surface-go-devices.md
Normal file
@ -0,0 +1,145 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Enable S mode on Surface Go devices for Education
|
||||
description: Steps that an education customer can perform to enable S mode on Surface Go devices
|
||||
keywords: Surface Go for Education, S mode
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.technology: Windows
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.pagetype: edu
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
author: kaushika-msft
|
||||
ms.author:
|
||||
ms.date: 07/30/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Surface Go for Education - Enabling S mode
|
||||
|
||||
Surface Go devices are available with both Windows 10 Home in S mode and Windows 10 Pro configurations. Education customers who purchase Surface Go devices with Windows 10 Pro may wish to take advantage of S mode on their Pro devices. These customers can create their own S mode image for Surface Go or enable S mode on a per-device basis.
|
||||
|
||||
## Prerequisites
|
||||
|
||||
Here are some things you’ll need before attempting any of these procedures:
|
||||
|
||||
- A Surface Go device or Surface Go device image based on Windows 10 Pro
|
||||
(1803)
|
||||
- General understanding of [Windows deployment scenarios and related
|
||||
tools](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-deployment-scenarios-and-tools)
|
||||
- [Windows ADK for Windows 10
|
||||
1803](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-adk-scenarios-for-it-pros)
|
||||
- [Bootable Windows Preinstall Environment
|
||||
(WinPE)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/winpe-create-usb-bootable-drive)
|
||||
|
||||
## Enabling S Mode – Windows Image (WIM)
|
||||
|
||||
Like enterprise administrators performing large-scale deployment of customized Windows images, education customers can create their own customized Windows images for deployment to multiple classroom devices. An education customer who plans to follow [a traditional image-based deployment
|
||||
process](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-10-deployment-scenarios#traditional-deployment) using a Windows 10 Pro (1803) image for Surface Go devices can enable S mode as follows:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Use DISM to mount your offline Windows 10 Pro (1803) image.
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
dism /Mount-image /imagefile:\<path_to_Image_file\> {/Index:\<image_index\> | /Name:\<image_name\>} /MountDir:\<local_target_directory\>
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
2. Create an unattend.xml answer file, adding the
|
||||
amd64_Microsoft_Windows_CodeIntegrity component to Pass 2 offline Servicing
|
||||
and setting amd64_Microsoft_Windows_CodeIntegrity\\SkuPolicyRequired to “1”.
|
||||
The resulting xml should look like this…
|
||||
|
||||
Copy
|
||||
```
|
||||
<settings pass=”offlineServicing”>
|
||||
<component name=”Microsoft-Windows-CodeIntegrity”
|
||||
processorArchitecture=”amd64”
|
||||
publicKeyToken=”31bf3856ad364e35”
|
||||
language=”neutral”
|
||||
versionScope=”nonSxS”
|
||||
xmlns:wcm=”http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State”
|
||||
xmlns:xsi=”http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance”>
|
||||
<SkuPolicyRequired>1</SkuPolicyRequired>
|
||||
</component>
|
||||
</settings>
|
||||
```
|
||||
3. Save the answer file in the **Windows\Panther** folder of your mounted image as unattend.xml.
|
||||
4. Use DISM to apply the unattend.xml file and enable S Mode:
|
||||
|
||||
Copy
|
||||
```
|
||||
dism /image:C:\mount\windows /apply-unattend:C:\mount\windows\windows\panther\unattend.xml
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
> Note: in the above example, C:\\mount\\ is the local directory used to mount
|
||||
> the offline image.
|
||||
5. Commit the image changes and unmount the image
|
||||
|
||||
Copy
|
||||
```
|
||||
dism /Unmount-image /MountDir:C:\\mount /Commit
|
||||
```
|
||||
>Note: don’t forget the /Commit parameter to ensure you don’t lose your
|
||||
changes.
|
||||
|
||||
Your Windows 10 Pro (1803) image now has S mode enabled and is ready to deploy to Surface Go devices.
|
||||
|
||||
## Enabling S Mode – Per Device
|
||||
|
||||
Education customers who wish to avoid the additional overhead associated with Windows image creation, customization, and deployment can enable S mode on a per-device basis. Performing the following steps on a Surface Go device will enable S mode on an existing installation of Windows 10 Pro (1803).
|
||||
|
||||
1. Create a bootable WinPE media. See [Create a bootable Windows PE USB
|
||||
drive](http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/hardware/dn938386.aspx) for details.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Create an unattend.xml answer file, adding the
|
||||
amd64_Microsoft_Windows_CodeIntegrity component to Pass 2 offline Servicing
|
||||
and setting amd64_Microsoft_Windows_CodeIntegrity\\SkuPolicyRequired to “1”. The resulting xml should look like this…
|
||||
|
||||
Copy
|
||||
```
|
||||
<settings pass=”offlineServicing”>
|
||||
<component name=”Microsoft-Windows-CodeIntegrity”
|
||||
processorArchitecture=”amd64”
|
||||
publicKeyToken=”31bf3856ad364e35”
|
||||
language=”neutral”
|
||||
versionScope=”nonSxS”
|
||||
xmlns:wcm=”http://schemas.microsoft.com/WMIConfig/2002/State”
|
||||
xmlns:xsi=”http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance”>
|
||||
<SkuPolicyRequired>1</SkuPolicyRequired>
|
||||
</component>
|
||||
</settings>
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
3. Attach your bootable WinPE USB drive to a Surface Go device and perform a USB boot (hold the **volume down** button while powering on the device… continue to hold until the Surface logo appears)
|
||||
4. Wait for WinPE to launch a command window (*X:\\windows\\system32\\cmd.exe*).
|
||||
5. Apply the unattend.xml created in step 2 using DISM.
|
||||
|
||||
Copy
|
||||
```
|
||||
dism /image:C:\ /apply-unattend:D:\unattend.xml
|
||||
```
|
||||
> Note: in the above example, C:\\ is the local OS drive (offline). D:\ is where the S mode unattend.xml file (from Step 2) resides.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Once DISM has successfully applied the unattend.xml, reboot the Surface Go device.
|
||||
Upon reboot, you should find your Surface Go device now is now in S mode.
|
||||
|
||||
## Troubleshooting
|
||||
|
||||
|ISSUE | RESOLUTION |
|
||||
|------------------------ |-----------------------|
|
||||
|DISM fails to apply the unattend.xml because the OS drive is encrypted. | This is one reason why it’s best to enable S mode before setting up and configuring a device. If the OS drive has already been encrypted, you’ll need to fully decrypt the drive before you can enable S mode. |
|
||||
|Unattend.xml has been applied and dism reports success. However, when I boot the device, it’s not in S mode. This can happen when a device was booted to Windows 10 Pro before S mode was enabled. To resolve this issue, do the following: | 1. **Run** “shutdown.exe -p -f” to force a complete shutdown. <br> 2. Hold the **vol-up** button while pressing the **power** button to power on the device. Continue to hold **vol-up** until you see the Surface UEFI settings. <br> 3. Under **Security** find the **Secure Boot** option and disable it. <br> 4. With SecureBoot disabled choose **exit** -\> **restart now** to exit UEFI settings and reboot the device back to Windows. <br> 5. Confirm that S mode is now properly enabled. <br> 6. Once you’ve confirmed S mode, you should re-enable Secure Boot… repeat the above steps, choosing to **Enable** Secure Boot from the UEFI securitysettings.
|
||||
|
||||
## Additional Info
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows 10 deployment scenarios](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/windows-10-deployment-scenarios)
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows 10 deployment scenarios and tools](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/windows-deployment-scenarios-and-tools)
|
||||
|
||||
[Download and install the Windows ADK](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install)
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows ADK for Windows 10 scenarios for IT Pros](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/windows-adk-scenarios-for-it-pros)
|
||||
|
||||
[Modify a Windows Image Using DISM](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/mount-and-modify-a-windows-image-using-dism)
|
||||
|
||||
[Service a Windows Image Using DISM](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/service-a-windows-image-using-dism)
|
||||
|
||||
[DISM Image Management Command-Line Options](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/dism-image-management-command-line-options-s14)
|
||||
|
||||
@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.topic: article
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.technology: windows
|
||||
author: MariciaAlforque
|
||||
ms.date: 07/27/2018
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Configuration service provider reference
|
||||
@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ Additional lists:
|
||||
- [List of CSPs supported in Windows Holographic](#hololens)
|
||||
- [List of CSPs supported in Microsoft Surface Hub ](#surfacehubcspsupport)
|
||||
- [List of CSPs supported in Windows 10 IoT Core](#iotcoresupport)
|
||||
- [List of CSPs supported in Windows 10 S](#windows10s)
|
||||
|
||||
The following tables show the configuration service providers support in Windows 10.
|
||||
Footnotes:
|
||||
@ -2752,59 +2751,4 @@ The following list shows the configuration service providers supported in Window
|
||||
- [VPNv2 CSP](vpnv2-csp.md)
|
||||
- [WiFi CSP](wifi-csp.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## <a href="" id="windows10s"></a>CSPs supported in Windows 10 S
|
||||
|
||||
The CSPs supported in Windows 10 S is the same as in Windows 10 Pro except that Office CSP and EnterpriseDesktop CSP are not available in Windows 10 S. Here is the list:
|
||||
|
||||
- [ActiveSync CSP](activesync-csp.md)
|
||||
- [APPLICATION CSP](application-csp.md)
|
||||
- [AppLocker CSP](applocker-csp.md)
|
||||
- [AssignedAccess CSP](assignedaccess-csp.md)
|
||||
- [BOOTSTRAP CSP](bootstrap-csp.md)
|
||||
- [CellularSettings CSP](cellularsettings-csp.md)
|
||||
- [CertificateStore CSP](certificatestore-csp.md)
|
||||
- [ClientCertificateInstall CSP](clientcertificateinstall-csp.md)
|
||||
- [CMPolicy CSP](cmpolicy-csp.md)
|
||||
- [CM_ProxyEntries CSP](cm-proxyentries-csp.md)
|
||||
- [CM_CellularEntries CSP](cm-cellularentries-csp.md)
|
||||
- [Defender CSP](defender-csp.md)
|
||||
- [DevDetail CSP](devdetail-csp.md)
|
||||
- [DeviceManageability CSP](devicemanageability-csp.md)
|
||||
- [DeviceStatus CSP](devicestatus-csp.md)
|
||||
- [DevInfo CSP](devinfo-csp.md)
|
||||
- [DiagnosticLog CSP](diagnosticlog-csp.md)
|
||||
- [DMAcc CSP](dmacc-csp.md)
|
||||
- [DMClient CSP](dmclient-csp.md)
|
||||
- [eUICCs CSP](euiccs-csp.md)
|
||||
- [Firewall CSP](firewall-csp.md)
|
||||
- [EMAIL2 CSP](email2-csp.md)
|
||||
- [EnterpriseAPN CSP](enterpriseapn-csp.md)
|
||||
- [EnterpriseDataProtection CSP](enterprisedataprotection-csp.md)
|
||||
- [EnterpriseModernAppManagement CSP](enterprisemodernappmanagement-csp.md)
|
||||
- [HealthAttestation CSP](healthattestation-csp.md)
|
||||
- [NAP CSP](nap-csp.md)
|
||||
- [NAPDEF CSP](napdef-csp.md)
|
||||
- [NetworkProxy CSP](networkproxy-csp.md)
|
||||
- [NodeCache CSP](nodecache-csp.md)
|
||||
- [PassportForWork CSP](passportforwork-csp.md)
|
||||
- [Policy CSP](policy-configuration-service-provider.md)
|
||||
- [Provisioning CSP](provisioning-csp.md)
|
||||
- [PROXY CSP](proxy-csp.md)
|
||||
- [PXLOGICAL CSP](pxlogical-csp.md)
|
||||
- [Reboot CSP](reboot-csp.md)
|
||||
- [RemoteFind CSP](remotefind-csp.md)
|
||||
- [RemoteWipe CSP](remotewipe-csp.md)
|
||||
- [Reporting CSP](reporting-csp.md)
|
||||
- [RootCATrustedCertificates CSP](rootcacertificates-csp.md)
|
||||
- [SecureAssessment CSP](secureassessment-csp.md)
|
||||
- [SecurityPolicy CSP](securitypolicy-csp.md)
|
||||
- [SharedPC CSP](sharedpc-csp.md)
|
||||
- [Storage CSP](storage-csp.md)
|
||||
- [SUPL CSP](supl-csp.md)
|
||||
- [Update CSP](update-csp.md)
|
||||
- [VPNv2 CSP](vpnv2-csp.md)
|
||||
- [WiFi CSP](wifi-csp.md)
|
||||
- [Win32AppInventory CSP](win32appinventory-csp.md)
|
||||
- [WindowsAdvancedThreatProtection CSP](windowsadvancedthreatprotection-csp.md)
|
||||
- [WindowsDefenderApplicationGuard CSP](windowsdefenderapplicationguard-csp.md)
|
||||
- [WindowsLicensing CSP](windowslicensing-csp.md)
|
||||
|
||||
@ -1201,6 +1201,7 @@ For details about Microsoft mobile device management protocols for Windows 10 s
|
||||
<li>Search/AllowCortanaInAAD</li>
|
||||
<li>Search/DoNotUseWebResults</li>
|
||||
<li>Security/ConfigureWindowsPasswords</li>
|
||||
<li>Start/DisableContextMenus</li>
|
||||
<li>System/FeedbackHubAlwaysSaveDiagnosticsLocally</li>
|
||||
<li>SystemServices/ConfigureHomeGroupListenerServiceStartupMode</li>
|
||||
<li>SystemServices/ConfigureHomeGroupProviderServiceStartupMode</li>
|
||||
@ -1414,6 +1415,7 @@ For details about Microsoft mobile device management protocols for Windows 10 s
|
||||
<li>Experience/DoNotSyncBrowserSettings</li>
|
||||
<li>Experience/PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing</li>
|
||||
<li>Privacy/AllowCrossDeviceClipboard</li>
|
||||
<li>Privacy/DisablePrivacyExperience</li>
|
||||
<li>Privacy/UploadUserActivities</li>
|
||||
<li>Security/RecoveryEnvironmentAuthentication</li>
|
||||
<li>TaskManager/AllowEndTask</li>
|
||||
@ -1469,6 +1471,10 @@ For details about Microsoft mobile device management protocols for Windows 10 s
|
||||
<td style="vertical-align:top"><p>Added new settings in Windows 10, next major version.</p>
|
||||
</td></tr>
|
||||
<tr>
|
||||
<td style="vertical-align:top">[RemoteWipe CSP](remotewipe-csp.md)</td>
|
||||
<td style="vertical-align:top"><p>Added new settings in Windows 10, next major version.</p>
|
||||
</td></tr>
|
||||
<tr>
|
||||
<td style="vertical-align:top">[TenantLockdown CSP](\tenantlockdown--csp.md)</td>
|
||||
<td style="vertical-align:top"><p>Added new CSP in Windows 10, next major version.</p>
|
||||
</td></tr>
|
||||
@ -1757,6 +1763,10 @@ The DM agent for [push-button reset](https://msdn.microsoft.com/windows/hardware
|
||||
</thead>
|
||||
<tbody>
|
||||
<tr>
|
||||
<td style="vertical-align:top">[RemoteWipe CSP](remotewipe-csp.md)</td>
|
||||
<td style="vertical-align:top"><p>Added new settings in Windows 10, next major version.</p>
|
||||
</td></tr>
|
||||
<tr>
|
||||
<td style="vertical-align:top">[TenantLockdown CSP](\tenantlockdown--csp.md)</td>
|
||||
<td style="vertical-align:top"><p>Added new CSP in Windows 10, next major version.</p>
|
||||
</td></tr>
|
||||
@ -1792,9 +1802,11 @@ The DM agent for [push-button reset](https://msdn.microsoft.com/windows/hardware
|
||||
<li>Experience/DoNotSyncBrowserSettings</li>
|
||||
<li>Experience/PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing</li>
|
||||
<li>Privacy/AllowCrossDeviceClipboard</li>
|
||||
<li>Privacy/DisablePrivacyExperience</li>
|
||||
<li>Privacy/UploadUserActivities</li>
|
||||
<li>Update/UpdateNotificationLevel</li>
|
||||
</ul>
|
||||
<p>Start/DisableContextMenus - added in Windows 10, version 1803.</p>
|
||||
</td></tr>
|
||||
</tbody>
|
||||
</table>
|
||||
|
||||
@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.topic: article
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.technology: windows
|
||||
author: MariciaAlforque
|
||||
ms.date: 08/14/2018
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Policy CSP
|
||||
@ -131,8 +131,6 @@ The following diagram shows the Policy configuration service provider in tree fo
|
||||
|
||||
<p style="margin-left: 20px">Supported operations are Add and Get. Does not support Delete.
|
||||
|
||||
> [!Note]
|
||||
> The policies supported in Windows 10 S are the same as those supported in Windows 10 Pro with the exception of the policies under ApplicationDefaults. The ApplicationDefaults policies are not supported in Windows 10 S.
|
||||
|
||||
## Policies
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
@ -3228,6 +3228,73 @@ Most restricted value: 1
|
||||
|
||||
<hr/>
|
||||
|
||||
<!--Policy-->
|
||||
<a href="" id="browser-preventturningoffrequiredextensions"></a>**Browser/PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions**
|
||||
|
||||
<!--SupportedSKUs-->
|
||||
<table>
|
||||
<tr>
|
||||
<th>Home</th>
|
||||
<th>Pro</th>
|
||||
<th>Business</th>
|
||||
<th>Enterprise</th>
|
||||
<th>Education</th>
|
||||
<th>Mobile</th>
|
||||
<th>Mobile Enterprise</th>
|
||||
</tr>
|
||||
<tr>
|
||||
<td><img src="images/crossmark.png" alt="cross mark" /></td>
|
||||
<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>5</sup></td>
|
||||
<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>5</sup></td>
|
||||
<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>5</sup></td>
|
||||
<td><img src="images/checkmark.png" alt="check mark" /><sup>5</sup></td>
|
||||
<td></td>
|
||||
<td></td>
|
||||
</tr>
|
||||
</table>
|
||||
|
||||
<!--/SupportedSKUs-->
|
||||
<!--Scope-->
|
||||
[Scope](./policy-configuration-service-provider.md#policy-scope):
|
||||
|
||||
> [!div class = "checklist"]
|
||||
> * User
|
||||
> * Device
|
||||
|
||||
<hr/>
|
||||
|
||||
<!--/Scope-->
|
||||
<!--Description-->
|
||||
[!INCLUDE [prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc](../../../browsers/edge/shortdesc/prevent-turning-off-required-extensions-shortdesc.md)]
|
||||
|
||||
<!--/Description-->
|
||||
<!--ADMXMapped-->
|
||||
ADMX Info:
|
||||
- GP English name: *Prevent turning off required extensions*
|
||||
- GP name: *PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions*
|
||||
- GP element: *PreventTurningOffRequiredExtensions_Prompt*
|
||||
- GP path: *Windows Components/Microsoft Edge*
|
||||
- GP ADMX file name: *MicrosoftEdge.admx*
|
||||
|
||||
<!--/ADMXMapped-->
|
||||
<!--SupportedValues-->
|
||||
Supported values:
|
||||
|
||||
- Blank (default) - Allowed. Users can uninstall extensions. If you previously enabled this policy and you decide to disable it, the list of extension PFNs defined in this policy get ignored.
|
||||
|
||||
- String - Provide a semi-colon delimited list of extension PFNs. For example, adding the following OneNote Web Clipper and Office Online extension prevents users from turning it off:<p> _Microsoft.OneNoteWebClipper8wekyb3d8bbwe;Microsoft.OfficeOnline8wekyb3d8bbwe_<p>After defining the list of extensions, you deploy them through any available enterprise deployment channel, such as Microsoft Intune. <p>Removing extensions from the list does not uninstall the extension from the user’s computer automatically. To uninstall the extension, use any available enterprise deployment channel. If you enable the Allow Developer Tools policy, then this policy does not prevent users from debugging and altering the logic on an extension.
|
||||
|
||||
<!--/SupportedValues-->
|
||||
<!--Example-->
|
||||
|
||||
<!--/Example-->
|
||||
<!--Validation-->
|
||||
|
||||
<!--/Validation-->
|
||||
<!--/Policy-->
|
||||
|
||||
<hr/>
|
||||
|
||||
<!--Policy-->
|
||||
<a href="" id="browser-preventusinglocalhostipaddressforwebrtc"></a>**Browser/PreventUsingLocalHostIPAddressForWebRTC**
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
@ -1437,7 +1437,7 @@ The following list shows the supported values:
|
||||
[!INCLUDE [do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc](../../../browsers/edge/shortdesc/do-not-sync-browser-settings-shortdesc.md)]
|
||||
|
||||
Related policy:
|
||||
PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing
|
||||
[PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-preventusersfromturningonbrowsersyncing)
|
||||
|
||||
<!--/Description-->
|
||||
<!--ADMXMapped-->
|
||||
@ -1454,7 +1454,7 @@ Supported values:
|
||||
- 0 (default) - Allowed/turned on. The "browser" group syncs automatically between user’s devices and lets users to make changes.
|
||||
- 2 - Prevented/turned off. The "browser" group does not use the _Sync your Settings_ option.
|
||||
|
||||
Value type is integer.
|
||||
Value type: integer
|
||||
<!--/SupportedValues-->
|
||||
<!--Example-->
|
||||
|
||||
@ -1505,16 +1505,16 @@ Value type is integer.
|
||||
[!INCLUDE [prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc](../../../browsers/edge/shortdesc/prevent-users-to-turn-on-browser-syncing-shortdesc.md)]
|
||||
|
||||
Related policy:
|
||||
DoNotSyncBrowserSettings
|
||||
[DoNotSyncBrowserSettings](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#experience-donotsyncbrowsersetting)
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
If you want to prevent syncing of browser settings and prevent users from turning it on:
|
||||
1. Set Experience/DoNotSyncBrowserSettings to 2 (enabled).
|
||||
1. Set this policy (Experience/PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing) to 1 (enabled or not configured).
|
||||
1. Set DoNotSyncBrowserSettings to 2 (enabled).
|
||||
1. Set this policy (PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing) to 1 (enabled or not configured).
|
||||
|
||||
If you want to prevent syncing of browser settings but give users a choice to turn on syncing:
|
||||
1. Set Experience/DoNotSyncBrowserSettings to 2 (enabled).
|
||||
1. Set this policy (Experience/PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing) to 0 (disabled).
|
||||
1. Set DoNotSyncBrowserSettings to 2 (enabled).
|
||||
2. Set this policy (PreventUsersFromTurningOnBrowserSyncing) to 0 (disabled).
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
<!--/Description-->
|
||||
|
||||
@ -336,6 +336,7 @@
|
||||
#### [Testing scenarios using Windows Defender Application Guard in your business or organization](windows-defender-application-guard/test-scenarios-wd-app-guard.md)
|
||||
#### [Frequently Asked Questions - Windows Defender Application Guard](windows-defender-application-guard/faq-wd-app-guard.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## [Security intelligence](intelligence/index.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## Other security features
|
||||
### [The Windows Security app](windows-defender-security-center/windows-defender-security-center.md)
|
||||
|
||||
49
windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/TOC.md
Normal file
49
windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/TOC.md
Normal file
@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
|
||||
# [Security intelligence](index.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## [Understand malware & other threats](understanding-malware.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Malware names](malware-naming.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Coin miners](coinminer-malware.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Exploits and exploit kits](exploits-malware.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Macro malware](macro-malware.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Phishing](phishing.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Ransomware](ransomware-malware.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Rootkits](rootkits-malware.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Supply chain attacks](supply-chain-malware.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Tech support scams](support-scams.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Trojans](trojans-malware.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Unwanted software](unwanted-software.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Worms](worms-malware.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## [How Microsoft identifies malware and PUA](criteria.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## [Submit files for analysis](submission-guide.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## [Safety Scanner download](safety-scanner-download.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## [Industry collaboration programs](cybersecurity-industry-partners.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Virus information alliance](virus-information-alliance-criteria.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Microsoft virus initiative](virus-initiative-criteria.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Coordinated malware eradication](coordinated-malware-eradication.md)
|
||||
|
||||
## [Information for developers](developer-info.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Software developer FAQ](developer-faq.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### [Software developer resources](developer-resources.md)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Coin miners
|
||||
description: Learn about coin miners, how they can infect devices, and what you can do to protect yourself.
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, coin miners, protection, cryptocurrencies
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Coin miners
|
||||
|
||||
Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to make money. With the rise of digital currencies, also known as cryptocurrencies, criminals see a unique opportunity to infiltrate an organization and secretly mine for coins by reconfiguring malware.
|
||||
|
||||
## How coin miners work
|
||||
|
||||
Many infections start with:
|
||||
|
||||
- Email messages with attachments that try to install malware.
|
||||
|
||||
- Websites hosting exploit kits that attempt to use vulnerabilities in web browsers and other software to install coin miners.
|
||||
|
||||
- Websites taking advantage of computer processing power by running scripts while users browse the website.
|
||||
|
||||
Mining is the process of running complex mathematical calculations necessary to maintain the blockchain ledger. This process generates coins but requires significant computing resources.
|
||||
|
||||
Coin miners are not inherently malicious. Some individuals and organizations invest in hardware and electric power for legitimate coin mining operations. However, others look for alternative sources of computing power and try to find their way into corporate networks. These coin miners are not wanted in enterprise environments because they eat up precious computing resources.
|
||||
|
||||
Cybercriminals see an opportunity to make money by running malware campaigns that distribute, install, and run trojanized miners at the expense of other people’s computing resources.
|
||||
|
||||
### Examples
|
||||
|
||||
DDE exploits, which have been known to distribute ransomware, are now delivering miners.
|
||||
|
||||
For example, a sample of the malware detected as Trojan:Win32/Coinminer (SHA-256: 7213cbbb1a634d780f9bb861418eb262f58954e6e5dca09ca50c1e1324451293) is installed by Exploit:O97M/DDEDownloader.PA, a Word document that contains the DDE exploit.
|
||||
|
||||
The exploit launches a cmdlet that executes a malicious PowerShell script (Trojan:PowerShell/Maponeir.A), which then downloads the trojanized miner: a modified version of the miner XMRig, which mines Monero cryptocurrency.
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against coin miners
|
||||
|
||||
**Enable PUA detection**: Some coin mining tools are not considered malware but are detected as potentially unwanted applications (PUA). Many applications detected as PUA can negatively impact machine performance and employee productivity. In enterprise environments, you can stop adware, torrent downloaders, and coin mining by enabling PUA detection.
|
||||
|
||||
Since coin miners is becoming a popular payload in many different kinds of attacks, see general tips on how to [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
|
||||
|
||||
For more information on coin miners, see the blog post [Invisible resource thieves: The increasing threat of cryptocurrency miners](https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2018/03/13/invisible-resource-thieves-the-increasing-threat-of-cryptocurrency-miners/).
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Coordinated Malware Eradication
|
||||
description: Information and criteria regarding CME
|
||||
keywords: security, malware
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 07/12/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Coordinated Malware Eradication
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Coordinated Malware Eradication (CME) aims to bring organizations in cybersecurity and in other industries together to change the game against malware. While the cybersecurity industry today is effective at disrupting malware families through individual efforts, those disruptions rarely lead to eradication since malware authors quickly adapt their tactics to survive.
|
||||
|
||||
CME calls for organizations to pool their tools, information and actions to drive coordinated campaigns against malware. The ultimate goal is to drive efficient and long lasting results for better protection of our collective communities, customers, and businesses.
|
||||
|
||||
## Combining our tools, information, and actions
|
||||
|
||||
Diversity of participation across industries and disciplines, extending beyond cybersecurity, makes eradication campaigns even stronger across the malware lifecycle. For instance, while security vendors, computer emergency response/readiness teams (CERTs), and Internet service providers (ISPs) can contribute with malware telemetry, online businesses can identify fraudulent behavior and law enforcement agencies can drive legal action.
|
||||
|
||||
In addition to telemetry and analysis data, Microsoft is planning to contribute cloud-based scalable storage and computing horsepower with the necessary big data analysis tools built-in to these campaigns.
|
||||
|
||||
## Coordinated campaigns for lasting results
|
||||
|
||||
Organizations participating in the CME effort work together to help eradicate selected malware families by contributing their own telemetry data, expertise, tools, and other resources. These organizations operate under a campaign umbrella with clearly defined end goals and metrics. Any organization or member can initiate a campaign and invite others to join it. The members then have the option to accept or decline the invitations they receive.
|
||||
|
||||
## Join the effort
|
||||
|
||||
Any organization that is involved in cybersecurity and antimalware or interested in fighting cybercrime can participate in CME campaigns by enrolling in the [Virus Information Alliance (VIA) program](virus-information-alliance-criteria.md). It ensures that everyone agrees to use the information and tools available for campaigns for their intended purpose (that is, the eradication of malware).
|
||||
|
||||
Please apply using our [membership application form](http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/partnerships/apply.aspx) to get started.
|
||||
170
windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/criteria.md
Normal file
170
windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/criteria.md
Normal file
@ -0,0 +1,170 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: How Microsoft identifies malware and potentially unwanted applications
|
||||
description: criteria
|
||||
keywords: security, malware
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/01/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# How Microsoft identifies malware and potentially unwanted applications
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft aims to provide customers with the most delightful and productive Windows experience possible. To help achieve that, we try our best to ensure our customers are safe and in control of their devices.
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft gives you the information and tools you need when downloading, installing, and running software, as well as tools that protect you when we know that something unsafe is happening. Microsoft does this by identifying and analyzing software and online content against criteria described in this article.
|
||||
|
||||
You can participate in this process by submitting software for analysis. Our analysts and intelligent systems can then help identify undesirable software and ensure they are covered by our security solutions.
|
||||
|
||||
Because new forms of malware and potentially unwanted applications are being developed and distributed rapidly, Microsoft reserves the right to adjust, expand, and update these criteria without prior notice or announcements.
|
||||
|
||||
## Malware
|
||||
|
||||
Malware is the overarching name for applications and other code, i.e. software, that Microsoft classifies more granularly as *malicious software* or *unwanted software*.
|
||||
|
||||
### Malicious software
|
||||
|
||||
Malicious software is an application or code that compromises user security. Malicious software might steal your personal information, lock your PC until you pay a ransom, use your PC to send spam, or download other malicious software. In general, malicious software tricks, cheats, or defrauds users, places users in vulnerable states, or performs other malicious activities.
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft classifies most malicious software into one of the following categories:
|
||||
|
||||
* **Backdoor:** A type of malware that gives malicious hackers remote access to and control of your PC.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Downloader:** A type of malware that downloads other malware onto your PC. It needs to connect to the internet to download files.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Dropper:** A type of malware that installs other malware files onto your PC. Unlike a downloader, a dropper doesn’t need to connect to the internet to drop malicious files. The dropped files are typically embedded in the dropper itself.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Exploit:** A piece of code that uses software vulnerabilities to gain access to your PC and perform other tasks, such as installing malware. [See more information about exploits](exploits-malware.md).
|
||||
|
||||
* **Hacktool:** A type of tool that can be used to gain unauthorized access to your PC.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Macro virus:** A type of malware that spreads through infected documents, such as Microsoft Word or Excel documents. The virus is run when you open an infected document.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Obfuscator:** A type of malware that hides its code and purpose, making it more difficult for security software to detect or remove.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Password stealer:** A type of malware that gathers your personal information, such as user names and passwords. It often works along with a keylogger, which collects and sends information about the keys you press and websites you visit.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Ransomware:** A type of malware that encrypts your files or makes other modifications that can prevent you from using your PC. It then displays a ransom note stating you must pay money, complete surveys, or perform other actions before you can use your PC again. [See more information about ransomware](ransomware-malware.md).
|
||||
|
||||
* **Rogue security software:** Malware that pretends to be security software but doesn't provide any protection. This type of malware usually displays alerts about nonexistent threats on your PC. It also tries to convince you to pay for its services.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Trojan:** A type of malware that attempts to appear harmless. Unlike a virus or a worm, a trojan doesn't spread by itself. Instead it tries to look legitimate, tricking users into downloading and installing it. Once installed, trojans perform a variety of malicious activities, such as stealing personal information, downloading other malware, or giving attackers access to your PC.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Trojan clicker:** A type of trojan that automatically clicks buttons or similar controls on websites or applications. Attackers can use this trojan to click on online advertisements. These clicks can skew online polls or other tracking systems and can even install applications on your PC.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Worm:** A type of malware that spreads to other PCs. Worms can spread through email, instant messaging, file sharing platforms, social networks, network shares, and removable drives. Sophisticated worms take advantage of software vulnerabilities to propagate.
|
||||
|
||||
### Unwanted software
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft believes that you should have control over your Windows experience. Software running on Windows should keep you in control of your PC through informed choices and accessible controls. Microsoft identifies software behaviors that ensure you stay in control. We classify software that does not fully demonstrate these behaviors as "unwanted software".
|
||||
|
||||
#### Lack of choice
|
||||
|
||||
You must be notified about what is happening on your PC, including what software does and whether it is active.
|
||||
|
||||
Software that exhibits lack of choice might:
|
||||
|
||||
* Fail to provide prominent notice about the behavior of the software and its purpose and intent.
|
||||
|
||||
* Fail to clearly indicate when the software is active and might also attempt to hide or disguise its presence.
|
||||
|
||||
* Install, reinstall, or remove software without your permission, interaction, or consent.
|
||||
|
||||
* Install other software without a clear indication of its relationship to the primary software.
|
||||
|
||||
* Circumvent user consent dialogs from the browser or operating system.
|
||||
|
||||
* Falsely claim to be software from Microsoft.
|
||||
|
||||
Software must not mislead or coerce you into making decisions about your PC. This is considered behavior that limits your choices. In addition to the previous list, software that exhibits lack of choice might:
|
||||
|
||||
* Display exaggerated claims about your PC’s health.
|
||||
|
||||
* Make misleading or inaccurate claims about files, registry entries, or other items on your PC.
|
||||
|
||||
* Display claims in an alarming manner about your PC's health and require payment or certain actions in exchange for fixing the purported issues.
|
||||
|
||||
Software that stores or transmits your activities or data must:
|
||||
|
||||
* Give you notice and get consent to do so. Software should not include an option that configures it to hide activities associated with storing or transmitting your data.
|
||||
|
||||
#### Lack of control
|
||||
|
||||
You must be able to control software on your computer. You must be able to start, stop, or otherwise revoke authorization to software.
|
||||
|
||||
Software that exhibits lack of control might:
|
||||
|
||||
* Prevent or limit you from viewing or modifying browser features or settings.
|
||||
|
||||
* Open browser windows without authorization.
|
||||
|
||||
* Redirect web traffic without giving notice and getting consent.
|
||||
|
||||
* Modify or manipulate webpage content without your consent.
|
||||
|
||||
Software that changes your browsing experience must only use the browser's supported extensibility model for installation, execution, disabling, or removal. Browsers that do not provide supported extensibility models will be considered non-extensible and should not be modified.
|
||||
|
||||
#### Installation and removal
|
||||
|
||||
You must be able to start, stop, or otherwise revoke authorization given to software. Software should obtain your consent before installing, and it must provide a clear and straightforward way for you to install, uninstall, or disable it.
|
||||
|
||||
Software that delivers *poor installation experience* might bundle or download other "unwanted software" as classified by Microsoft.
|
||||
|
||||
Software that delivers *poor removal experience* might:
|
||||
|
||||
* Present confusing or misleading prompts or pop-ups while being uninstalled.
|
||||
|
||||
* Fail to use standard install/uninstall features, such as Add/Remove Programs.
|
||||
|
||||
#### Advertising and advertisements
|
||||
|
||||
Software that promotes a product or service outside of the software itself can interfere with your computing experience. You should have clear choice and control when installing software that presents advertisements.
|
||||
|
||||
The advertisements that are presented by software must:
|
||||
|
||||
* Include an obvious way for users to close the advertisement. The act of closing the advertisement must not open another advertisement.
|
||||
|
||||
* Include the name of the software that presented the advertisement.
|
||||
|
||||
The software that presents these advertisements must:
|
||||
|
||||
* Provide a standard uninstall method for the software using the same name as shown in the advertisement it presents.
|
||||
|
||||
Advertisements shown to you must:
|
||||
|
||||
* Be distinguishable from website content.
|
||||
|
||||
* Not mislead, deceive, or confuse.
|
||||
|
||||
* Not contain malicious code.
|
||||
|
||||
* Not invoke a file download.
|
||||
|
||||
#### Consumer opinion
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft maintains a worldwide network of analysts and intelligence systems where you can [submit software for analysis](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/filesubmission). Your participation helps us identify new malware quickly. After analysis, Microsoft creates definitions for software that meets the described criteria. These definitions identify the software as malware and are available to all users through Windows Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware solutions.
|
||||
|
||||
## Potentially unwanted application (PUA)
|
||||
|
||||
Our PUA protection aims to safeguard user productivity and ensure enjoyable Windows experiences. This optional protection, available to enterprises, helps deliver more productive, performant, and delightful Windows experiences.
|
||||
|
||||
*PUAs are not considered malware.*
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft uses specific categories and the category definitions to classify software as a PUA.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Browser advertising software:** Software that displays advertisements or promotions, or prompts the user to complete surveys for other products or services in software other than itself. This includes software that inserts advertisements to webpages.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Torrent software:** Software that is used to create or download torrents or other files specifically used with peer-to-peer file-sharing technologies.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Cryptomining software:** Software that uses your computer resources to mine cryptocurrencies.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Bundling software:** Software that offers to install other software that is not digitally signed by the same entity. Also, software that offers to install other software that qualify as PUA based on the criteria outlined in this document.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Marketing software:** Software that monitors and transmits the activities of the user to applications or services other than itself for marketing research.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Evasion software:** Software that actively tries to evade detection by security products, including software that behaves differently in the presence of security products.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Poor industry reputation:** Software that trusted security providers detect with their security products. The security industry is dedicated to protecting customers and improving their experiences. Microsoft and other organizations in the security industry continuously exchange knowledge about files we have analyzed to provide users with the best possible protection.
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Industry collaboration programs
|
||||
description: Describing the 3 industry collaboration programs
|
||||
keywords: security, malware
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 07/12/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Industry collaboration programs
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft has several industry-wide collaboration programs with different objectives and requirements. Enrolling in the right program can help you protect your customers, gain more insight into the current threat landscape, or assist in disrupting the malware ecosystem.
|
||||
|
||||
## Virus Information Alliance (VIA)
|
||||
|
||||
The VIA program gives members access to information that will help improve protection for Microsoft customers. Malware telemetry and samples can be provided to security teams to help identify gaps in their protection, prioritize new threat coverage, or better respond to threats.
|
||||
|
||||
**You must be a member of VIA if you want to apply for membership to the other programs.**
|
||||
|
||||
Go to the [VIA program page](virus-information-alliance-criteria.md) for more information.
|
||||
|
||||
## Microsoft Virus Initiative (MVI)
|
||||
|
||||
MVI is open to organizations who build and own a Real Time Protection (RTP) antimalware product of their own design, or one developed using a third-party antivirus SDK.
|
||||
|
||||
Members get access to Microsoft client APIs for the Windows Defender Security Center, IOAV, AMSI, and Cloud Files, along with health data and other telemetry to help their customers stay protected. Antimalware products are submitted to Microsoft for performance testing on a regular basis.
|
||||
|
||||
Go to the [MVI program page](virus-initiative-criteria.md) for more information.
|
||||
|
||||
## Coordinated Malware Eradication (CME)
|
||||
|
||||
CME is open to organizations who are involved in cybersecurity and antimalware or interested in fighting cybercrime.
|
||||
|
||||
The program aims to bring organizations in cybersecurity and other industries together to pool tools, information and actions to drive coordinated campaigns against malware. The ultimate goal is to create efficient and long-lasting results for better protection of our collective communities, customers, and businesses.
|
||||
|
||||
Go to the [CME program page](coordinated-malware-eradication.md) for more information.
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Software developer FAQ
|
||||
description: This page provides answers to common questions we receive from software developers
|
||||
keywords: wdsi, software, developer, faq, dispute, false-positive, classify, installer, software, bundler, blocking
|
||||
search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.pagetype: security
|
||||
ms.author: macapara
|
||||
author: mjcaparas
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.date: 07/01/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Software developer FAQ
|
||||
|
||||
This page provides answers to common questions we receive from software developers. For general guidance about submitting malware or incorrectly detected files, read the submission guide.
|
||||
|
||||
## Does Microsoft accept files for a known list or false-positive prevention program?
|
||||
No. We do not accept these requests from software developers. Signing your program's files in a consistent manner, with a digital certificate issued by a trusted root authority, helps our research team quickly identify the source of a program and apply previously gained knowledge. In some cases, this might result in your program being quickly added to the known list or, far less frequently, in adding your digital certificate to a list of trusted publishers.
|
||||
|
||||
## How do I dispute the detection of my program?
|
||||
Submit the file in question as a software developer. Wait until your submission has a final determination.
|
||||
|
||||
If you're not satisfied with our determination of the submission, use the developer contact form provided with the submission results to reach Microsoft. We will use the information you provide to investigate further if necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
We encourage all software vendors and developers to read about how Microsoft identifies malware and unwanted software.
|
||||
|
||||
## Why is Microsoft asking for a copy of my program?
|
||||
This can help us with our analysis. Participants of the Microsoft Active Protection Service (MAPS) may occasionally receive these requests. The requests will stop once our systems have received and processed the file.
|
||||
|
||||
## Why does Microsoft classify my installer as a software bundler?
|
||||
It contains instructions to offer a program classified as unwanted software. You can review the criteria we use to check applications for behaviors that are considered unwanted.
|
||||
|
||||
## Why is the Windows Firewall blocking my program?
|
||||
This is not related to Windows Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware. You can find out more about Windows Firewall from the Microsoft Developer Network.
|
||||
|
||||
## Why does the Windows Defender SmartScreen say my program is not commonly downloaded?
|
||||
This is not related to Windows Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware. You can find out more from the SmartScreen website.
|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Information for developers
|
||||
description: This page provides answers to common questions we receive from software developers and other useful resources
|
||||
keywords: software, developer, faq, dispute, false-positive, classify, installer, software, bundler, blocking
|
||||
search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.pagetype: security
|
||||
ms.author: macapara
|
||||
author: mjcaparas
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.date: 07/13/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Information for developers
|
||||
Learn about the common questions we receive from software developers and get other developer resources such as detection criteria and file submissions.
|
||||
|
||||
## In this section
|
||||
Topic | Description
|
||||
:---|:---
|
||||
[Software developer FAQ](developer-faq.md) | Provides answers to common questions we receive from software developers.
|
||||
[Developer resources](developer-resources.md) | Provides information about how to submit files, detection criteria, and how to check your software against the latest definitions and cloud protection from Microsoft.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Software developer resources
|
||||
description: This page provides information for developers such as detection criteria, developer questions, and how to check your software against definitions.
|
||||
keywords: wdsi, software, developer, resources, detection, criteria, questions, scan, software, definitions, cloud, protection
|
||||
search.product: eADQiWindows 10XVcnh
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.pagetype: security
|
||||
ms.author: macapara
|
||||
author: mjcaparas
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.date: 07/13/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Software developer resources
|
||||
|
||||
Concerned about the detection of your software?
|
||||
If you believe that your application or program has been incorrectly detected by Microsoft security software, submit the relevant files for analysis.
|
||||
|
||||
Check out the following resources for information on how to submit and view submissions:
|
||||
- [Submit files](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/filesubmission)
|
||||
- [View your submissions](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/submissionhistory)
|
||||
|
||||
## Additional resources
|
||||
|
||||
### Detection criteria
|
||||
|
||||
To objectively identify malware and unidentified software, Microsoft applies a set of criteria for evaluating malicious or potentially harmful code.
|
||||
|
||||
For more information, see
|
||||
|
||||
### Developer questions
|
||||
|
||||
Find more guidance about the file submission and detection dispute process in our FAQ for software developers.
|
||||
|
||||
For more information, see
|
||||
|
||||
### Scan your software
|
||||
|
||||
Use Windows Defender Antivirus to check your software against the latest definitions and cloud protection from Microsoft.
|
||||
|
||||
For more information, see
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Exploits and exploit kits
|
||||
description: Learn about exploits, how they can infect devices, and what you can do to protect yourself.
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, exploits, exploit kits, prevention, vulnerabilities
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Exploits and exploit kits
|
||||
|
||||
Exploits take advantage of vulnerabilities in software. A vulnerability is like a hole in your software that malware can use to get onto your device. Malware exploits these vulnerabilities to bypass your computer's security safeguards to infect your device.
|
||||
|
||||
## How exploits and exploit kits work
|
||||
|
||||
Exploits are often the first part of a larger attack. Hackers scan for outdated systems that contain critical vulnerabilities, which they then exploit by deploying targeted malware. Exploits often include what's called "shellcode". This is a small malware payload that's used to download additional malware from attacker-controlled networks. This allows hackers to infect devices and infiltrate organizations.
|
||||
|
||||
Exploit kits are more comprehensive tools that contain a collection of exploits. These kits scan devices for different kinds of software vulnerabilities and, if any are detected, deploys additional malware to further infect a device. Kits can use exploits targeting a variety of software, including Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer, Oracle Java and Sun Java.
|
||||
|
||||
The most common method used by attackers to distribute exploits and exploit kits is through webpages, but exploits can also arrive in emails. Some websites unknowingly and unwillingly host malicious code and exploits in their ads.
|
||||
|
||||
The infographic below shows how an exploit kit might attempt to exploit a device when a compromised webpage is visited.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
*Example of how exploit kits work*
|
||||
|
||||
Several notable threats, including Wannacry, exploit the Server Message Block (SMB) vulnerability CVE-2017-0144 to launch malware.
|
||||
|
||||
Examples of exploit kits:
|
||||
|
||||
- Angler / [Axpergle](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=JS%2fAxpergle)
|
||||
|
||||
- [Neutrino](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=JS%2fNeutrino)
|
||||
|
||||
- [Nuclear](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=Exploit:JS/Neclu)
|
||||
|
||||
To learn more about exploits, read this blog post on [taking apart a double zero-day sample discovered in joint hunt with ESET.](https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2018/07/02/taking-apart-a-double-zero-day-sample-discovered-in-joint-hunt-with-eset/)
|
||||
|
||||
## How we name exploits
|
||||
|
||||
We categorize exploits in our Malware encyclopedia by the "platform" they target. For example, Exploit:Java/CVE-2013-1489.A is an exploit that targets a vulnerability in Java.
|
||||
|
||||
A project called "Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)" is used by many security software vendors. The project gives each vulnerability a unique number, for example, CVE-2016-0778.
|
||||
The portion "2016" refers to the year the vulnerability was discovered. The "0778" is a unique ID for this specific vulnerability.
|
||||
|
||||
You can read more on the [CVE website](https://cve.mitre.org/).
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against exploits
|
||||
|
||||
The best prevention for exploits is to keep your organization's [software up to date](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/). Software vendors provide updates for many known vulnerabilities and making sure these updates are applied to all devices is an important step to prevent malware.
|
||||
|
||||
For more general tips, see [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
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---
|
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title: Security intelligence
|
||||
description: Safety tips about malware and how you can protect your organization
|
||||
keywords: security, malware
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Security intelligence
|
||||
|
||||
Here you will find information about different types of malware, safety tips on how you can protect your organization, and resources for industry collaboration programs
|
||||
|
||||
* [Understand malware & other threats](understanding-malware.md)
|
||||
* [How Microsoft identifies malware and PUA](criteria.md)
|
||||
* [Submit files for analysis](submission-guide.md)
|
||||
* [Safety Scanner download](safety-scanner-download.md)
|
||||
|
||||
Keep up with the latest malware news and research. Check out our [Windows security blogs](http://aka.ms/wdsecurityblog) and follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/wdsecurity) for the latest news, discoveries, and protections.
|
||||
|
||||
Learn more about [Windows security](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/index).
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Macro malware
|
||||
description: Learn about how macro malware works, how it can infect devices, and what you can do to protect yourself.
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, macro, protection
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Macro malware
|
||||
|
||||
Macros are a powerful way to automate common tasks in Microsoft Office and can make people more productive. However, macro malware uses this functionality to infect your device.
|
||||
|
||||
## How macro malware works
|
||||
|
||||
Macro malware hides in Microsoft Office files and are delivered as email attachments or inside ZIP files. These files use names that are intended to entice or scare people into opening them. They often look like invoices, receipts, legal documents, and more.
|
||||
|
||||
Macro malware was fairly common several years ago because macros ran automatically whenever a document was opened. However, in recent versions of Microsoft Office, macros are disabled by default. This means malware authors need to convince users to turn on macros so that their malware can run. They do this by showing fake warnings when a malicious document is opened.
|
||||
|
||||
We've seen macro malware download threats from the following families:
|
||||
|
||||
* [Ransom:MSIL/Swappa](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=Ransom:MSIL/Swappa.A)
|
||||
* [Ransom:Win32/Teerac](Ransom:Win32/Teerac)
|
||||
* [TrojanDownloader:Win32/Chanitor](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=TrojanDownloader:Win32/Chanitor.A)
|
||||
* [TrojanSpy:Win32/Ursnif](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=TrojanSpy:Win32/Ursnif)
|
||||
* [Win32/Fynloski](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=Win32/Fynloski)
|
||||
* [Worm:Win32/Gamarue](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=Win32/Gamarue)
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against macro malware
|
||||
|
||||
* Make sure macros are disabled in your Microsoft Office applications. In enterprises, IT admins set the default setting for macros:
|
||||
* [Enable or disable macros](https://support.office.com/article/Enable-or-disable-macros-in-Office-documents-7b4fdd2e-174f-47e2-9611-9efe4f860b12) in Office documents
|
||||
|
||||
* Don’t open suspicious emails or suspicious attachments.
|
||||
|
||||
* Delete any emails from unknown people or with suspicious content. Spam emails are the main way macro malware spreads.
|
||||
|
||||
* Enterprises can prevent macro malware from running executable content using [ASR rules](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/enable-attack-surface-reduction#enable-and-audit-attack-surface-reduction-rules)
|
||||
|
||||
For more general tips, see [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Malware names
|
||||
description: Identifying malware vocabulary
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, names
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Malware names
|
||||
|
||||
We name the malware and unwanted software that we detect according to the Computer Antivirus Research Organization (CARO) malware naming scheme. The scheme uses the following format:
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
When our analysts research a particular threat, they will determine what each of the components of the name will be.
|
||||
|
||||
## Type
|
||||
|
||||
Describes what the malware does on your computer. Worms, viruses, trojans, backdoors, and ransomware are some of the most common types of malware.
|
||||
|
||||
* Adware
|
||||
* Backdoor
|
||||
* Behavior
|
||||
* BrowserModifier
|
||||
* Constructor
|
||||
* DDoS
|
||||
* Exploit
|
||||
* Hacktool
|
||||
* Joke
|
||||
* Misleading
|
||||
* MonitoringTool
|
||||
* Program
|
||||
* PWS
|
||||
* Ransom
|
||||
* RemoteAccess
|
||||
* Rogue
|
||||
* SettingsModifier
|
||||
* SoftwareBundler
|
||||
* Spammer
|
||||
* Spoofer
|
||||
* Spyware
|
||||
* Tool
|
||||
* Trojan
|
||||
* TrojanClicker
|
||||
* TrojanDownloader
|
||||
* TrojanNotifier
|
||||
* TrojanProxy
|
||||
* TrojanSpy
|
||||
* VirTool
|
||||
* Virus
|
||||
* Worm
|
||||
|
||||
## Platforms
|
||||
|
||||
Indicates the operating system (such as Windows, Mac OS X, and Android) that the malware is designed to work on. The platform is also used to indicate programming languages and file formats.
|
||||
|
||||
### Operating systems
|
||||
|
||||
* AndroidOS: Android operating system
|
||||
* DOS: MS-DOS platform
|
||||
* EPOC: Psion devices
|
||||
* FreeBSD: FreeBSD platform
|
||||
* iPhoneOS: iPhone operating system
|
||||
* Linux: Linux platform
|
||||
* MacOS: MAC 9.x platform or earlier
|
||||
* MacOS_X: MacOS X or later
|
||||
* OS2: OS2 platform
|
||||
* Palm: Palm operating system
|
||||
* Solaris: System V-based Unix platforms
|
||||
* SunOS: Unix platforms 4.1.3 or lower
|
||||
* SymbOS: Symbian operating system
|
||||
* Unix: general Unix platforms
|
||||
* Win16: Win16 (3.1) platform
|
||||
* Win2K: Windows 2000 platform
|
||||
* Win32: Windows 32-bit platform
|
||||
* Win64: Windows 64-bit platform
|
||||
* Win95: Windows 95, 98 and ME platforms
|
||||
* Win98: Windows 98 platform only
|
||||
* WinCE: Windows CE platform
|
||||
* WinNT: WinNT
|
||||
|
||||
### Scripting languages
|
||||
|
||||
* ABAP: Advanced Business Application Programming scripts
|
||||
* ALisp: ALisp scripts
|
||||
* AmiPro: AmiPro script
|
||||
* ANSI: American National Standards Institute scripts
|
||||
* AppleScript: compiled Apple scripts
|
||||
* ASP: Active Server Pages scripts
|
||||
* AutoIt: AutoIT scripts
|
||||
* BAS: Basic scripts
|
||||
* BAT: Basic scripts
|
||||
* CorelScript: Corelscript scripts
|
||||
* HTA: HTML Application scripts
|
||||
* HTML: HTML Application scripts
|
||||
* INF: Install scripts
|
||||
* IRC: mIRC/pIRC scripts
|
||||
* Java: Java binaries (classes)
|
||||
* JS: Javascript scripts
|
||||
* LOGO: LOGO scripts
|
||||
* MPB: MapBasic scripts
|
||||
* MSH: Monad shell scripts
|
||||
* MSIL: .Net intermediate language scripts
|
||||
* Perl: Perl scripts
|
||||
* PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor scripts
|
||||
* Python: Python scripts
|
||||
* SAP: SAP platform scripts
|
||||
* SH: Shell scripts
|
||||
* VBA: Visual Basic for Applications scripts
|
||||
* VBS: Visual Basic scripts
|
||||
* WinBAT: Winbatch scripts
|
||||
* WinHlp: Windows Help scripts
|
||||
* WinREG: Windows registry scripts
|
||||
|
||||
### Macros
|
||||
|
||||
* A97M: Access 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, and 2010 macros
|
||||
* HE: macro scripting
|
||||
* O97M: Office 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, and 2010 macros - those that affect Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
|
||||
* PP97M: PowerPoint 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, and 2010 macros
|
||||
* V5M: Visio5 macros
|
||||
* W1M: Word1Macro
|
||||
* W2M: Word2Macro
|
||||
* W97M: Word 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, and 2010 macros
|
||||
* WM: Word 95 macros
|
||||
* X97M: Excel 97, 2000, XP, 2003, 2007, and 2010 macros
|
||||
* XF: Excel formulas
|
||||
* XM: Excel 95 macros
|
||||
|
||||
### Other file types
|
||||
|
||||
* ASX: XML metafile of Windows Media .asf files
|
||||
* HC: HyperCard Apple scripts
|
||||
* MIME: MIME packets
|
||||
* Netware: Novell Netware files
|
||||
* QT: Quicktime files
|
||||
* SB: StarBasic (Staroffice XML) files
|
||||
* SWF: Shockwave Flash files
|
||||
* TSQL: MS SQL server files
|
||||
* XML: XML files
|
||||
|
||||
## Family
|
||||
|
||||
Grouping of malware based on common characteristics, including attribution to the same authors. Security software providers sometimes use different names for the same malware family.
|
||||
|
||||
## Variant letter
|
||||
|
||||
Used sequentially for every distinct version of a malware family. For example, the detection for the variant ".AF" would have been created after the detection for the variant ".AE".
|
||||
|
||||
## Suffixes
|
||||
|
||||
Provides extra detail about the malware, including how it is used as part of a multicomponent threat. In the example above, "!lnk" indicates that the threat component is a shortcut file used by Trojan:Win32/Reveton.T.
|
||||
|
||||
* .dam: damaged malware
|
||||
* .dll: Dynamic Link Library component of a malware
|
||||
* .dr: dropper component of a malware
|
||||
* .gen: malware that is detected using a generic signature
|
||||
* .kit: virus constructor
|
||||
* .ldr: loader component of a malware
|
||||
* .pak: compressed malware
|
||||
* .plugin: plug-in component
|
||||
* .remnants: remnants of a virus
|
||||
* .worm: worm component of that malware
|
||||
* !bit: an internal category used to refer to some threats
|
||||
* !cl: an internal category used to refer to some threats
|
||||
* !dha: an internal category used to refer to some threats
|
||||
* !pfn: an internal category used to refer to some threats
|
||||
* !plock: an internal category used to refer to some threats
|
||||
* !rfn: an internal category used to refer to some threats
|
||||
* !rootkit: rootkit component of that malware
|
||||
* @m: worm mailers
|
||||
* @mm: mass mailer worm
|
||||
139
windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/phishing.md
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Phishing
|
||||
description: Learn about how phishing work, deliver malware do your devices, and what you can do to protect yourself
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keywords: security, malware, phishing, information, scam, social engineering, bait, lure, protection, trends, targeted attack
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.mktglfcycl: secure
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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ms.author: ellevin
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author: levinec
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ms.date: 08/17/2018
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---
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# Phishing
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Phishing attacks attempt to steal sensitive information through emails, websites, text messages, or other forms of electronic communication that often look to be official communication from legitimate companies or individuals.
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The information that phishers (as the cybercriminals behind phishing attacks are called) attempt to steal can be user names and passwords, credit card details, bank account information, or other credentials. Attackers can then use stolen information for malicious purposes, such as hacking, identity theft, or stealing money directly from bank accounts and credit cards. Phishers can also sell the information in cybercriminal underground marketplaces.
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## How phishing works
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Phishing attacks are scams that often use social engineering bait or lure content. For example, during tax season, bait content involves tax-filing announcements that attempt to lure you into providing your personal information such as your Social Security number or bank account information.
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|
||||
Legitimate-looking communication, usually email, that links to a phishing site is one of the most common methods used in phishing attacks. The phishing site typically mimics sign-in pages that require users to input login credentials and account information. The phishing site then captures the sensitive information as soon as the user provides it, giving attackers access to the information.
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|
||||
Another common phishing technique is the use of emails that direct you to open a malicious attachment, for example a PDF file. The attachment often contains a message asking you to provide login credentials to another site such as email or file sharing websites to open the document. When you access these phishing sites using your login credentials, the attacker now has access to your information and can gain additional personal information about you.
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## Phishing trends and techniques
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### Invoice phishing
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In this scam, the attacker attempts to lure you with an email stating that you have an outstanding invoice from a known vendor or company and provides a link for you to access and pay your invoice. When you access the site, the attacker is poised to steal your personal information and funds.
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|
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### Payment/delivery scam
|
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You are asked to provide a credit card or other personal information so that your payment information can be updated with a commonly known vendor or supplier. The update is requested so that you can take delivery of your ordered goods. Generally, you may be familiar with the company and have likely done business with them in the past, but you are not aware of any items you have recently purchased from them.
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|
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### Tax-themed phishing scams
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|
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A common IRS phishing scams is one in which an urgent email letter is sent indicating that you owe money to the IRS. Often the email threatens legal action if you do not access the site in a timely manner and pay your taxes. When you access the site, the attackers can steal your personal credit card or bank information and drain your accounts.
|
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|
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### Downloads
|
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|
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Another frequently-used phishing scam is one in which an attacker sends a fraudulent email requesting you to open or download a document, often one requiring you to sign in.
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|
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### Phishing emails that deliver other threats
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||||
|
||||
Phishing emails can be very effective, and so attackers can using them to distribute [ransomware](ransomware-malware.md) through links or attachments in emails. When run, the ransomware encrypts files and displays a ransom note, which asks you to pay a sum of money to access to your files.
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|
||||
We have also seen phishing emails that have links to [tech support scam](support-scams.md) websites, which use various scare tactics to trick you into calling hotlines and paying for unnecessary "technical support services" that supposedly fix contrived device, platform, or software problems.
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|
||||
## Targeted attacks against enterprises
|
||||
|
||||
### Spear phishing
|
||||
|
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Spear phishing is a targeted phishing attack that involves highly customized lure content. To perform spear phishing, attackers will typically do reconnaissance work, surveying social media and other information sources about their intended target.
|
||||
|
||||
Spear phishing may involve tricking you into logging into fake sites and divulging credentials. Spear phishing may also be designed to lure you into opening documents by clicking on links that automatically install malware. With this malware in place, attackers can remotely manipulate the infected computer.
|
||||
|
||||
The implanted malware serves as the point of entry for a more sophisticated attack known as an advanced persistent threat (APT). APTs are generally designed to establish control and steal data over extended periods. As part of the attack, attackers often try to deploy more covert hacking tools, move laterally to other computers, compromise or create privileged accounts, and regularly exfiltrate information from compromised networks.
|
||||
|
||||
### Whaling
|
||||
|
||||
Whaling is a form of phishing in which the attack is directed at high-level or senior executives within specific companies with the direct goal of gaining access to their credentials and/or bank information. The content of the email may be written as a legal subpoena, customer complaint, or other executive issue. This type of attack can also lead to an APT attack within an organization. When the links or attachment are opened, it can assist the attacker in accessing credentials and other personal information, or launch a malware that will lead to an APT.
|
||||
|
||||
### Business email compromise
|
||||
|
||||
Business email compromise (BEC) is a sophisticated scam that targets businesses often working with foreign suppliers and businesses that regularly perform wire transfer payments. One of the most common schemes used by BEC attackers involves gaining access to a company’s network through a spear phishing attack, where the attacker creates a domain similar to the company they are targeting or spoofs their email to scam users into releasing personal account information for money transfers.
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against phishing attacks
|
||||
|
||||
Social engineering attacks are designed to take advantage of a user's possible lapse in decision-making. Be aware and never provide sensitive or personal information through email or unknown websites, or over the phone. Remember, phishing emails are designed to appear legitimate.
|
||||
|
||||
### Awareness
|
||||
|
||||
The best protection is awareness and education. Don’t open attachments or click links in unsolicited emails, even if the emails came from a recognized source. If the email is unexpected, be wary about opening the attachment and verify the URL.
|
||||
|
||||
Enterprises should educate and train their employees to be wary of any communication that requests personal or financial information, and instruct them to report the threat to the company’s security operations team immediately.
|
||||
|
||||
Here are several telltale signs of a phishing scam:
|
||||
|
||||
* The links or URLs provided in emails are **not pointing to the correct location** or are attempting to have you access a third-party site that is not affiliated with the sender of the email. For example, in the image below the URL provided does not match the URL that you will be taken to.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
* There is a **request for personal information** such as social security numbers or bank or financial information. Official communications won't generally request personal information from you in the form of an email.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Items in the email address will be changed** so that it is similar enough to a legitimate email address but has added numbers or changed letters.
|
||||
|
||||
* The message is **unexpected and unsolicited**. If you suddenly receive an email from an entity or a person you rarely deal with, consider this email suspect.
|
||||
|
||||
* The message or the attachment asks you to **enable macros, adjust security settings, or install applications**. Normal emails will not ask you to do this.
|
||||
|
||||
* The message contains **errors**. Legitimate corporate messages are less likely to have typographic or grammatical errors or contain wrong information.
|
||||
|
||||
* The **sender address does not match** the signature on the message itself. For example, an email is purported to be from Mary of Contoso Corp, but the sender address is john<span></span>@example.com.
|
||||
|
||||
* There are **multiple recipients** in the “To” field and they appear to be random addresses. Corporate messages are normally sent directly to individual recipients.
|
||||
|
||||
* The greeting on the message itself **does not personally address you**. Apart from messages that mistakenly address a different person, those that misuse your name or pull your name directly from your email address tend to be malicious.
|
||||
|
||||
* The website looks familiar but there are **inconsistencies or things that are not quite right** such as outdated logos, typos, or ask users to give additional information that is not asked by legitimate sign-in websites.
|
||||
|
||||
* The page that opens is **not a live page** but rather an image that is designed to look like the site you are familiar with. A pop-up may appear that requests credentials.
|
||||
|
||||
If in doubt, contact the business by known channels to verify if any suspicious emails are in fact legitimate.
|
||||
|
||||
For more information, download and read this Microsoft [e-book on preventing social engineering attacks](https://info.microsoft.com/Protectyourweakestlink.html?ls=social), especially in enterprise environments.
|
||||
|
||||
### Software solutions for organizations
|
||||
|
||||
* [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) and [Windows Defender Application Guard](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-guard/wd-app-guard-overview) offer protection from the increasing threat of targeted attacks using Microsoft's industry leading Hyper-V virtualization technology. If a browsed website is deemed untrusted, the Hyper-V container will isolate that device from the rest of your network thereby preventing access to your enterprise data.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP)](https://products.office.com/exchange/exchange-email-security-spam-protection) offers enterprise-class reliability and protection against spam and malware, while maintaining access to email during and after emergencies. Using various layers of filtering, EOP can provide different controls for spam filtering, such as bulk mail controls and international spam, that will further enhance your protection services.
|
||||
|
||||
* Use [Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)](https://products.office.com/exchange/online-email-threat-protection?ocid=cx-blog-mmpc) to help protect your email, files, and online storage against malware. It offers holistic protection in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive for Business. By protecting against unsafe attachments and expanding protection against malicious links, it complements the security features of Exchange Online Protection to provide better zero-day protection.
|
||||
|
||||
For more tips and software solutions, see [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
|
||||
|
||||
## What do I do if I've already been a victim of a phishing scam?
|
||||
|
||||
If you feel that you have been a victim of a phishing attack, contact your IT Admin. You should also immediately change all passwords associated with the accounts, and report any fraudulent activity to your bank, credit card company, etc.
|
||||
|
||||
### Reporting spam
|
||||
|
||||
Submit phishing scam emails to **Microsoft** by sending an email with the scam as an attachment to: phish@office365.microsoft.com. For more information on submitting messages to Microsoft, see [Submit spam, non-spam, and phishing scam messages to Microsoft for analysis](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/SecurityCompliance/submit-spam-non-spam-and-phishing-scam-messages-to-microsoft-for-analysis).
|
||||
|
||||
For Outlook and Outlook on the web users, use the **Report Message Add-in** for Microsoft Outlook. For information about how to install and use this tool, see [Enable the Report Message add-in](https://support.office.com/article/4250c4bc-6102-420b-9e0a-a95064837676).
|
||||
|
||||
Send an email with the phishing scam to **The Anti-Phishing Working Group**: reportphishing@apwg.org. The group uses reports generated from emails sent to fight phishing scams and hackers. ISPs, security vendors, financial institutions and law enforcement agencies are involved.
|
||||
|
||||
## Where to find more information about phishing attacks
|
||||
|
||||
For information on the latest Phishing attacks, techniques, and trends, you can read these entries on the [Windows Security blog](https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/?product=windows,windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection):
|
||||
|
||||
* [Phishers unleash simple but effective social engineering techniques using PDF attachments](https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2017/01/26/phishers-unleash-simple-but-effective-social-engineering-techniques-using-pdf-attachments/?source=mmpc)
|
||||
|
||||
* [Tax themed phishing and malware attacks proliferate during the tax filing season](https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2017/03/20/tax-themed-phishing-and-malware-attacks-proliferate-during-the-tax-filing-season/?source=mmpc)
|
||||
|
||||
* [Phishing like emails lead to tech support scam](https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2017/08/07/links-in-phishing-like-emails-lead-to-tech-support-scam/?source=mmpc)
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Prevent malware infection
|
||||
description: Malware prevention best practices
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, prevention, infection, tips
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Prevent malware infection
|
||||
|
||||
Malware authors are always looking for new ways to infect computers. Follow the simple tips below to stay protected and minimize threats to your data and accounts.
|
||||
|
||||
You can also browse the many [software and application solutions](https://review.docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection?branch=wdsi-migration-stuff#software-solutions) available to you.
|
||||
|
||||
## Keep software up-to-date
|
||||
|
||||
[Exploits](exploits-malware.md) typically use vulnerabilities in popular software such as web browsers, Java, Adobe Flash Player, and Microsoft Office to infect devices. Software updates patch vulnerabilities so they aren't available to exploits anymore.
|
||||
|
||||
To keep Microsoft software up to date, ensure that [automatic Microsoft Updates](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq) are enabled. Also, upgrade to the latest version of Windows to benefit from a host of built-in security enhancements.
|
||||
|
||||
## Be wary of links and attachments
|
||||
|
||||
Email and other messaging tools are a few of the most common ways your device can get infected. Attachments or links in messages can open malware directly or can stealthily trigger a download. Some emails will give instructions to allow macros or other executable content designed to make it easier for malware to infect your devices.
|
||||
|
||||
* Use an email service that provides protection against malicious attachments, links, and abusive senders. [Microsoft Office 365](https://support.office.com/article/Anti-spam-and-anti-malware-protection-in-Office-365-5ce5cf47-2120-4e51-a403-426a13358b7e) has built-in antimalware, link protection, and spam filtering.
|
||||
|
||||
For more information, see [Phishing](phishing.md).
|
||||
|
||||
## Watch out for malicious or compromised websites
|
||||
|
||||
By visiting malicious or compromised sites, your device can get infected with malware automatically or you can get tricked into downloading and installing malware. See [exploits and exploit kits](exploits-malware.md) as an example of how some of these sites can automatically install malware to visiting computers.
|
||||
|
||||
To identify potentially harmful websites, keep the following in mind:
|
||||
|
||||
* The initial part (domain) of a website address should represent the company that owns the site you are visiting. Check the domain for misspellings. For example, malicious sites commonly use domain names that swap the letter O with a zero (0) or the letters L and I with a one (1). If example<span></span>.com is spelled examp1e<span></span>.com, the site you are visiting is suspect.
|
||||
|
||||
* Sites that aggressively open popups and display misleading buttons often trick users into accepting content through constant popups or mislabeled buttons.
|
||||
|
||||
To block malicious websites, use a modern web browser like [Microsoft Edge](http://www.microsoft.com/windows/microsoft-edge?ocid=cx-wdsi-articles) which identifies phishing and malware websites and checks downloads for malware.
|
||||
|
||||
If you encounter an unsafe site, click **More […] > Send feedback** on Microsoft Edge. You can also [report unsafe sites directly to Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/support/report-unsafe-site).
|
||||
|
||||
### Pirated material on compromised websites
|
||||
|
||||
Using pirated content is not only illegal, it can also expose your device to malware. Sites that offer pirated software and media are also often used to distribute malware when the site is visited. Sometimes pirated software is bundled with malware and other unwanted software when downloaded, including intrusive browser plugins and adware.
|
||||
|
||||
Users do not openly discuss visits to these sites, so any untoward experience are more likely to stay unreported.
|
||||
|
||||
To stay safe, download movies, music, and apps from official publisher websites or stores. Consider running a streamlined OS such as [Windows 10 Pro SKU S Mode](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-10-s?ocid=cx-wdsi-articles), which ensures that only vetted apps from the Windows Store are installed.
|
||||
|
||||
## Don't attach unfamiliar removable drives
|
||||
|
||||
Some types of malware can spread by copying themselves to USB flash drives or other removable drives. There are malicious individuals that intentionally prepare and distribute infected drives—leaving these drives in public places to victimize unsuspecting individuals.
|
||||
|
||||
Only use removable drives that you are familiar with or that come from a trusted source. If a drive has been used in publicly accessible devices, like computers in a café or a library, make sure you have antimalware running on your computer before you use the drive. Avoid opening unfamiliar files you find on suspect drives, including Office and PDF documents and executable files.
|
||||
|
||||
## Use a non-administrator account
|
||||
|
||||
At the time they are launched, whether inadvertently by a user or automatically, most malware run under the same privileges as the active user. This means that by limiting account privileges, you can prevent malware from making consequential changes any devices.
|
||||
|
||||
By default, Windows uses [User Account Control (UAC)](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/access-protection/user-account-control/user-account-control-overview) to provide automatic, granular control of privileges—it temporarily restricts privileges and prompts the active user every time an application attempts to make potentially consequential changes to the system. Although UAC helps limit the privileges of admin users, users can simply override this restriction when prompted. As a result, it is quite easy for an admin user to inadvertently allow malware to run.
|
||||
|
||||
To help ensure that everyday activities do not result in malware infection and other potentially catastrophic changes, it is recommended that you use a non-administrator account for regular use. By using a non-administrator account, you can prevent installation of unauthorized apps and prevent inadvertent changes to system settings. Avoid browsing the web or checking email using an account with administrator privileges.
|
||||
|
||||
Whenever necessary, log in as an administrator to install apps or make configuration changes that require admin privileges.
|
||||
|
||||
[Read about creating user accounts and giving administrator privileges](https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026923/windows-create-a-local-user-or-administrator-account-in-windows-10)
|
||||
|
||||
## Other safety tips
|
||||
|
||||
To further ensure that data is protected from malware as well as other threats:
|
||||
|
||||
* Backup files. Follow the 3-2-1 rule: make **3 copies**, store in at least **2 locations**, with at least **1 offline copy**. Use [OneDrive](https://onedrive.live.com/about/?ocid=cx-wdsi-articles) for reliable cloud-based copies that allows access to files from multiple devices and helps recover damaged or lost files, including files locked by ransomware.
|
||||
|
||||
* Be wary when connecting to public hotspots, particularly those that do not require authentication.
|
||||
|
||||
* Use [strong passwords](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12410/microsoft-account-help-protect-account) and enable multi-factor authentication.
|
||||
|
||||
* Do not use untrusted devices to log on to email, social media, and corporate accounts.
|
||||
|
||||
## Software solutions
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft provides comprehensive security capabilities that help protect against threats. We recommend:
|
||||
|
||||
* [Automatic Microsoft updates](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12373/windows-update-faq) keeps software up-to-date to get the latest protections.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Controlled folder access](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/enable-controlled-folders-exploit-guard) stops ransomware in its tracks by preventing unauthorized access to your important files. Controlled folder access locks down folders, allowing only authorized apps to access files. Unauthorized apps, including ransomware and other malicious executable files, DLLs, and scripts are denied access.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) browser protects against threats such as ransomware by preventing exploit kits from running. By using Microsoft [SmartScreen](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/deploy/index), Microsoft Edge blocks access to malicious websites.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP)](https://products.office.com/exchange/exchange-email-security-spam-protection) offers enterprise-class reliability and protection against spam and malware, while maintaining access to email during and after emergencies.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Microsoft Safety Scanner](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/products/scanner) helps remove malicious software from computers. NOTE: This tool does not replace your antimalware product.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Microsoft 365](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/#pivot=itadmin&panel=it-security) includes Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. These resources power productivity while providing intelligent security across users, devices, and data.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection](https://technet.microsoft.com/library/exchange-online-advanced-threat-protection-service-description.aspx) includes machine learning capabilities that block dangerous emails, including millions of emails carrying ransomware downloaders.
|
||||
|
||||
* [OneDrive for Business](https://support.office.com/article/restore-a-previous-version-of-a-file-in-onedrive-159cad6d-d76e-4981-88ef-de6e96c93893?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US) can back up files, which you would then use to restore files in the event of an infection.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-atp/windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection) provides comprehensive endpoint protection, detection, and response capabilities to help prevent ransomware. In the event of a breach, Windows Defender ATP alerts security operations teams about suspicious activities and automatically attempts to resolve the problem. This includes alerts for suspicious PowerShell commands, connecting to a TOR website, launching self-replicated copies, and deletion of volume shadow copies. Try Windows Defender ATP free of charge.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Windows Hello for Business](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/hello-identity-verification) replaces passwords with strong two-factor authentication on your devices. This authentication consists of a new type of user credential that is tied to a device and uses a biometric or PIN. It lets user authenticate to an Active Directory or Azure Active Directory account.
|
||||
|
||||
### Earlier than Windows 10 (not recommended)
|
||||
|
||||
* [Microsoft Security Essentials](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=5201) provides real-time protection for your home or small business device that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
|
||||
|
||||
## What to do with a malware infection
|
||||
|
||||
Windows Defender ATP antivirus capabilities helps reduce the chances of infection and will automatically remove threats that it detects.
|
||||
|
||||
In case threat removal is unsuccessful, read about [troubleshooting malware detection and removal problems](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/help/troubleshooting-infection).
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Ransomware
|
||||
description: Learn about ransomware, how it works, and what you can do to protect yourself.
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, ransomware, encryption, extortion, money, key, infection, prevention, tips
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Ransomware
|
||||
|
||||
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and folders, preventing access to important files. Ransomware attempts to extort money from victims by asking for money, usually in form of cryptocurrencies, in exchange for the decryption key. But cybercriminals won't always follow through and unlock the files they encrypted.
|
||||
|
||||
The trend towards increasingly sophisticated malware behavior, highlighted by the use of exploits and other attack vectors, makes older platforms especially susceptible to ransomware attacks.
|
||||
|
||||
## How ransomware works
|
||||
|
||||
Most ransomware infections start with:
|
||||
|
||||
* Email messages with attachments that try to install ransomware.
|
||||
|
||||
* Websites hosting [exploit kits](exploits-malware.md) that attempt to use vulnerabilities in web browsers and other software to install ransomware.
|
||||
|
||||
Once ransomware infects a device, it starts encrypting files, folders, entire hard drive partitions using encryption algorithms like RSA or RC4.
|
||||
|
||||
Ransomware is one of the most lucrative revenue channels for cybercriminals, so malware authors continually improve their malware code to better target enterprise environments. Ransomware-as-a-service is a cybercriminal business model in which malware creators sell their ransomware and other services to cybercriminals, who then operate the ransomware attacks. The business model also defines profit sharing between the malware creators, ransomware operators, and other parties that may be involved. For cybercriminals, ransomware is a big business, at the expense of individuals and businesses.
|
||||
|
||||
### Examples
|
||||
|
||||
Sophisticated ransomware like **Spora**, **WannaCrypt** (also known as WannaCry), and **Petya** (also known as NotPetya) spread to other computers via network shares or exploits.
|
||||
|
||||
* Spora drops ransomware copies in network shares.
|
||||
|
||||
* WannaCrypt exploits the Server Message Block (SMB) vulnerability CVE-2017-0144 (also called EternalBlue) to infect other computers.
|
||||
|
||||
* A Petya variant exploits the same vulnerability, in addition to CVE-2017-0145 (also known as EternalRomance), and uses stolen credentials to move laterally across networks.
|
||||
|
||||
Older ransomware like **Reveton** locks screens instead of encrypting files. They display a full screen image and then disable Task Manager. The files are safe, but they are effectively inaccessible. The image usually contains a message claiming to be from law enforcement that says the computer has been used in illegal cybercriminal activities and fine needs to be paid. Because of this, Reveton is nicknamed "Police Trojan" or "Police ransomware".
|
||||
|
||||
Ransomware like **Cerber** and **Locky** search for and encrypt specific file types, typically document and media files. When the encryption is complete, the malware leaves a ransom note using text, image, or an HTML file with instructions to pay a ransom to recover files.
|
||||
|
||||
**Bad Rabbit** ransomware was discovered attempting to spread across networks using hardcoded usernames and passwords in brute force attacks.
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against ransomware
|
||||
|
||||
Organizations can be targeted specifically by attackers, or they can be caught in the wide net cast by cybercriminal operations. Large organizations are high value targets and attackers can demand bigger ransoms.
|
||||
|
||||
We recommend:
|
||||
|
||||
* Back up important files regularly. Use the 3-2-1 rule. Keep three backups of your data, on two different storage types, and at least one backup offsite.
|
||||
|
||||
* Apply the latest updates to your operating systems and apps.
|
||||
|
||||
* Educate your employees so they can identify social engineering and spear-phishing attacks.
|
||||
|
||||
* [Controlled folder access](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/enable-controlled-folders-exploit-guard). It can stop ransomware from encrypting files and holding the files for ransom.
|
||||
|
||||
For more general tips, see [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Rootkits
|
||||
description: Learn about rootkits, how they hide malware on your device, and what you can do to protect yourself.
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, rootkit, hide, protection, hiding
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Rootkits
|
||||
|
||||
Malware authors use rootkits to hide malware on your device, allowing malware to persist as long as possible. A successful rootkit can potentially remain in place for years if it is undetected. During this time it will steal information and resources.
|
||||
|
||||
## How rootkits work
|
||||
|
||||
Rootkits intercept and change standard operating system processes. After a rootkit infects a device, you can’t trust any information that device reports about itself.
|
||||
|
||||
For example, if you were to ask a device to list all of the programs that are running, the rootkit might stealthily remove any programs it doesn’t want you to know about. Rootkits are all about hiding things. They want to hide both themselves and their malicious activity on a device.
|
||||
|
||||
Many modern malware families use rootkits to try and avoid detection and removal, including:
|
||||
|
||||
* [Alureon](http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?Name=Win32%2fAlureon)
|
||||
|
||||
* [Cutwail](http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?Name=Win32%2fCutwail)
|
||||
|
||||
* [Datrahere](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=Trojan:Win64/Detrahere) (Zacinlo)
|
||||
|
||||
* [Rustock](http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/entry.aspx?Name=Win32%2fRustock)
|
||||
|
||||
* [Sinowal](http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?Name=Win32%2fSinowal)
|
||||
|
||||
* [Sirefef](http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?Name=Win32%2fSirefef)
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against rootkits
|
||||
|
||||
Like any other type of malware, the best way to avoid rootkits is to prevent it from being installed in the first place.
|
||||
|
||||
* Apply the latest updates to operating systems and apps.
|
||||
|
||||
* Educate your employees so they can be wary of suspicious websites and emails.
|
||||
|
||||
* Back up important files regularly. Use the 3-2-1 rule. Keep three backups of your data, on two different storage types, and at least one backup offsite.
|
||||
|
||||
For more general tips, see [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
|
||||
|
||||
### What if I think I have a rootkit on my device?
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft security software includes a number of technologies designed specifically to remove rootkits. If you think you might have a rootkit on your device and your antimalware software isn’t detecting it, you might need an extra tool that lets you boot to a known trusted environment.
|
||||
|
||||
[Windows Defender Offline](http://windows.microsoft.com/windows/what-is-windows-defender-offline) can be launched from Windows Security Center and has the latest anti-malware updates from Microsoft. It’s designed to be used on devices that aren't working correctly due to a possible malware infection.
|
||||
|
||||
[System Guard](https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2017/10/23/hardening-the-system-and-maintaining-integrity-with-windows-defender-system-guard/) in Windows 10 protects against rootkits and threats that impact system integrity.
|
||||
|
||||
### What if I can’t remove a rootkit?
|
||||
|
||||
If the problem persists, we strongly recommend reinstalling the operating system and security software. You should then restore your data from a backup.
|
||||
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Microsoft Safety Scanner Download
|
||||
description: Get the Microsoft Safety Scanner tool to find and remove malware from Windows computers.
|
||||
keywords: security, malware
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: high
|
||||
ms.author: dansimp
|
||||
author: dansimp
|
||||
ms.date: 08/01/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Microsoft Safety Scanner
|
||||
Microsoft Safety Scanner is a scan tool designed to find and remove malware from Windows computers. Simply download it and run a scan to find malware and try to reverse changes made by identified threats.
|
||||
|
||||
- [Download 32-bit](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=212733)
|
||||
|
||||
- [Download 64-bit](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=212732)
|
||||
|
||||
Safety Scanner only scans when manually triggered and is available for use 10 days after being downloaded. We recommend that you always download the latest version of this tool before each scan.
|
||||
|
||||
> **NOTE:** This tool does not replace your antimalware product. For real-time protection with automatic updates, use [Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 and Windows 8](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-defender) or [Microsoft Security Essentials on Windows 7](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14210/security-essentials-download). These antimalware products also provide powerful malware removal capabilities. If you are having difficulties removing malware with these products, you can refer to our help on [removing difficult threats](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/help/troubleshooting-infection).
|
||||
|
||||
## System requirements
|
||||
Safety Scanner helps remove malicious software from computers running Windows 10, Windows 10 Tech Preview, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server Tech Preview, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2008. Please refer to the [Microsoft Lifecycle Policy](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle).
|
||||
|
||||
## How to run a scan
|
||||
1. Download this tool and open it.
|
||||
2. Select the type of scan you want run and start the scan.
|
||||
3. Review the scan results displayed on screen. The tool lists all identified malware.
|
||||
|
||||
To remove this tool, delete the executable file (msert.exe by default).
|
||||
|
||||
For more information about the Safety Scanner, see the support article on [how to troubleshoot problems using Safety Scanner](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2520970).
|
||||
|
||||
## Related resources
|
||||
|
||||
- [Troubleshooting Safety Scanner](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2520970)
|
||||
- [Windows Defender Antivirus](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-defender)
|
||||
- [Microsoft Security Essentials](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14210/security-essentials-download)
|
||||
- [Removing difficult threats](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/help/troubleshooting-infection)
|
||||
- [Submit file for malware analysis](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/filesubmission)
|
||||
- [Microsoft antimalware and threat protection solutions](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/products)
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: How Microsoft identifies malware and potentially unwanted applications
|
||||
description: criteria
|
||||
keywords: security, malware
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/01/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Submit files for analysis
|
||||
|
||||
If you have a file that you suspect might be malware or is being incorrectly detected, you can submit it to us for analysis. This page has answers to some common questions about submitting a file for analysis.
|
||||
|
||||
## How do I send a malware file to Microsoft?
|
||||
|
||||
You can send us files that you think might be malware or files that have been incorrectly detected through the [sample submission portal](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/filesubmission).
|
||||
|
||||
We receive a large number of samples from many sources. Our analysis is prioritized by the number of file detections and the type of submission. You can help us complete a quick analysis by providing detailed information about the product you were using and what you were doing when you found the file.
|
||||
|
||||
If you sign in before you submit a sample, you will be able to track your submissions.
|
||||
|
||||
## Can I send a sample by email?
|
||||
|
||||
No, we only accept submissions through our [sample submission portal](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/filesubmission).
|
||||
|
||||
## Can I submit a sample without signing in?
|
||||
|
||||
Yes, you many submit a file as an anonymous home customer. You will get a link to a webpage where you can view the status of the submission.
|
||||
|
||||
If you're an enterprise customer, you need to sign in so that we can prioritize your submission appropriately. If you are currently experiencing a virus outbreak or security-related incident, you should contact your designated Microsoft support professional or go to [Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/) for immediate assistance.
|
||||
|
||||
## What is the Software Assurance ID (SAID)?
|
||||
|
||||
The [Software Assurance ID (SAID)](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-default.aspx) is for enterprise customers to track support entitlements. The submission portal accepts and retains SAID information and allows customers with valid SAIDs to make higher priority submissions.
|
||||
|
||||
### How do I dispute the detection of my program?
|
||||
|
||||
[Submit the file](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/filesubmission) in question as a software developer. Wait until your submission has a final determination.
|
||||
|
||||
If you’re not satisfied with our determination of the submission, use the developer contact form provided with the submission results to reach Microsoft. We will use the information you provide to investigate further if necessary.
|
||||
|
||||
We encourage all software vendors and developers to read about [how Microsoft identifies malware and unwanted software](criteria.md).
|
||||
|
||||
## How do I track or view past sample submissions?
|
||||
|
||||
You can track your submissions through the [submission history page](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/submissionhistory). Your submission will only appear on this page if you were signed in when you submitted it.
|
||||
|
||||
If you’re not signed in when you submit a sample, you will be redirected to a tracking page. Bookmark this page if you want to come back and check on the status of your submission.
|
||||
|
||||
## What does the submission status mean?
|
||||
|
||||
Each submission is shown to be in one of the following status types:
|
||||
|
||||
* Submitted—the file has been received
|
||||
|
||||
* In progress—an analyst has started checking the file
|
||||
|
||||
* Closed—a final determination has been given by an analyst
|
||||
|
||||
If you are signed in, you can see the status of any files you submit to us on the [submission history page](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/submissionhistory).
|
||||
|
||||
## How does Microsoft prioritize submissions
|
||||
|
||||
Processing submissions take dedicated analyst resource. Because we regularly receive a large number of submissions, we handle them based on a priority. The following factors affect how we prioritize submissions:
|
||||
|
||||
* Prevalent files with the potential to impact large numbers of computers are prioritized.
|
||||
|
||||
* Authenticated customers, especially enterprise customers with valid [Software Assurance IDs (SAIDs)](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-default.aspx), are given priority.
|
||||
|
||||
* Submissions flagged as high priority by SAID holders are given immediate attention.
|
||||
|
||||
Your submission is immediately scanned by our systems to give you the latest determination even before an analyst starts handling your case. Note that the same file may have already been processed by an analyst. To check for updates to the determination, select rescan on the submission details page.
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Supply chain attacks
|
||||
description: Learn about how supply chain attacks work, deliver malware do your devices, and what you can do to protect yourself
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, protection, supply chain, hide, distribute, trust, compromised
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Supply chain attacks
|
||||
|
||||
Supply chain attacks are an emerging kind of threat that target software developers and suppliers. The goal is to access source codes, build processes, or update mechanisms by infecting legitimate apps to distribute malware.
|
||||
|
||||
## How supply chain attacks work
|
||||
|
||||
Attackers hunt for unsecure network protocols, unprotected server infrastructures, and unsafe coding practices. They break in, change source codes, and hide malware in build and update processes.
|
||||
|
||||
Because software is built and released by trusted vendors, these apps and updates are signed and certified. In software supply chain attacks, vendors are likely unaware that their apps or updates are infected with malicious code when they’re released to the public. The malicious code then runs with the same trust and permissions as the app.
|
||||
|
||||
The number of potential victims is significant, given the popularity of some apps. A case occurred where a free file compression app was poisoned and deployed to customers in a country where it was the top utility app.
|
||||
|
||||
### Types of supply chain attacks
|
||||
|
||||
* Compromised software building tools or updated infrastructure
|
||||
|
||||
* Stolen code-sign certificates or signed malicious apps using the identity of dev company
|
||||
|
||||
* Compromised specialized code shipped into hardware or firmware components
|
||||
|
||||
* Pre-installed malware on devices (cameras, USB, phones, etc.)
|
||||
|
||||
To learn more about supply chain attacks, read this blog post called [attack inception: compromised supply chain within a supply chain poses new risks](https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2018/07/26/attack-inception-compromised-supply-chain-within-a-supply-chain-poses-new-risks/).
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against supply chain attacks
|
||||
|
||||
* Deploy strong code integrity policies to allow only authorized apps to run.
|
||||
|
||||
* Use endpoint detection and response solutions that can automatically detect and remediate suspicious activities.
|
||||
|
||||
### For software vendors and developers
|
||||
|
||||
* Take steps to ensure your apps are not compromised.
|
||||
|
||||
* Maintain a secure and up-to-date infrastructure. Restrict access to critical build systems.
|
||||
* Immediately apply security patches for OS and software.
|
||||
|
||||
* Require multi-factor authentication for admins.
|
||||
|
||||
* Build secure software update processes as part of the software development lifecycle.
|
||||
|
||||
* Develop an incident response process for supply chain attacks.
|
||||
|
||||
For more general tips on protecting your systems and devices, see [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Tech Support Scams
|
||||
description: Learn about how supply chain attacks work, deliver malware do your devices, and what you can do to protect yourself
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, tech support, scam, protection, trick, spoof, fake, error messages, report
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Tech support scams
|
||||
|
||||
Tech support scams are an industry-wide issue where scammers use scare tactics to trick users into paying for unnecessary technical support services that supposedly fix contrived device, platform, or software problems.
|
||||
|
||||
## How tech support scams work
|
||||
|
||||
Scammers may call you directly on your phone and pretend to be representatives of a software company. They might even spoof the caller ID so that it displays a legitimate support phone number from a trusted company. They can then ask you to install applications that give them remote access to your device. Using remote access, these experienced scammers can misrepresent normal system output as signs of problems.
|
||||
|
||||
Scammers might also initiate contact by displaying fake error messages on websites you visit, displaying support numbers and enticing you to call. They can also put your browser on full screen and display pop-up messages that won't go away, essentially locking your browser. These fake error messages aim to trick you into calling an indicated technical support hotline. Note that Microsoft error and warning messages never include phone numbers.
|
||||
|
||||
When you engage with the scammers, they can offer fake solutions for your “problems” and ask for payment in the form of a one-time fee or subscription to a purported support service.
|
||||
|
||||
**For more information, view [known tech support scam numbers and popular web scams](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4013405/windows-protect-from-tech-support-scams).**
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against tech support scams
|
||||
|
||||
Share and implement the general tips on how to [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
|
||||
|
||||
It is also important to keep the following in mind:
|
||||
|
||||
* Microsoft does not send unsolicited email messages or make unsolicited phone calls to request personal or financial information, or to fix your computer.
|
||||
|
||||
* Any communication with Microsoft has to be initiated by you.
|
||||
|
||||
* Don’t call the number in the pop-ups. Microsoft’s error and warning messages never include a phone number.
|
||||
|
||||
* Download software only from official vendor websites or the Microsoft Store. Be wary of downloading software from third-party sites, as some of them might have been modified without the author’s knowledge to bundle support scam malware and other threats.
|
||||
|
||||
* Use [Microsoft Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/windows/microsoft-edge) when browsing the internet. It blocks known support scam sites using Windows Defender SmartScreen (which is also used by Internet Explorer). Furthermore, Microsoft Edge can stop pop-up dialogue loops used by these sites.
|
||||
|
||||
* Enable Enable [Windows Defender Antivirus](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10) in Windows 10. It detects and removes known support scam malware.
|
||||
|
||||
## What to do if information has been given to a tech support person
|
||||
|
||||
* Uninstall applications that scammers asked to be install. If access has been granted, consider resetting the device
|
||||
|
||||
* Run a full scan with Windows Defender Antivirus to remove any malware. Apply all security updates as soon as they are available.
|
||||
|
||||
* Change passwords.
|
||||
|
||||
* Call your credit card provider to reverse the charges, if you have already paid.
|
||||
|
||||
* Monitor anomalous logon activity. Use Windows Defender Firewall to block traffic to services that you would not normally access.
|
||||
|
||||
### Reporting tech support scams
|
||||
|
||||
Help Microsoft stop scammers, whether they claim to be from Microsoft or from another tech company, by reporting tech support scams:
|
||||
|
||||
**www.microsoft.com/reportascam**
|
||||
|
||||
You can also report any **unsafe website** that you suspect is a phishing website or contains malicious content directly to Microsoft by filling out a [Report an unsafe site form](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/support/report-unsafe-site) or using built in web browser functionality.
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Trojan malware
|
||||
description: Learn about how trojans work, deliver malware do your devices, and what you can do to protect yourself.
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, protection, trojan, download, file, infection
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Trojans
|
||||
|
||||
Trojans are a common type of malware which, unlike viruses, can’t spread on their own. This means they either have to be downloaded manually or another malware needs to download and install them.
|
||||
|
||||
Trojans often use the same file names as real and legitimate apps. It is easy to accidentally download a trojan thinking that it is a legitimate app.
|
||||
|
||||
## How trojans work
|
||||
|
||||
Trojans can come in many different varieties, but generally they do the following:
|
||||
|
||||
- Download and install other malware, such as viruses or [worms](worms-malware.md).
|
||||
|
||||
- Use the infected device for click fraud.
|
||||
|
||||
- Record keystrokes and websites visited.
|
||||
|
||||
- Send information about the infected device to a malicious hacker including passwords, login details for websites, and browsing history.
|
||||
|
||||
- Give a malicious hacker control over the infected device.
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against trojans
|
||||
|
||||
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove it:
|
||||
|
||||
- [Windows Defender Antivirus](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10) for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or [Microsoft Security Essentials](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=5201) for previous versions of Windows.
|
||||
|
||||
- [Microsoft Safety Scanner](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/products/scanner)
|
||||
|
||||
For more general tips, see [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Understanding malware & other threats
|
||||
description: Learn about the different types of malware, how they work, and what you can do to protect yourself.
|
||||
keywords: security, malware
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Understanding malware & other threats
|
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Malware is a term used to describe malicious applications and code that can cause damage and disrupt normal use of devices. Malware can allow unauthorized access, use system resources, steal passwords, lock you out of your computer and ask for ransom, and more.
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Cybercriminals that distribute malware are often motivated by money and will use infected computers to launch attacks, obtain banking credentials, collect information that can be sold, sell access to computing resources, or extort payment from victims.
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As criminals become more sophisticated with their attacks, Microsoft is here to help. Windows 10 is the most secure version of Windows yet and includes many features to help protect you whether you're at home, at work, or on the go. With Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP), businesses can stay protected with next-generation protection and other security capabilities.
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For good general tips, check out the [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md) topic.
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There are many types of malware, including:
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- [Coin miners](coinminer-malware.md)
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- [Exploits and exploit kits](exploits-malware.md)
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- [Macro malware](macro-malware.md)
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- [Phishing](phishing.md)
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- [Ransomware](ransomware-malware.md)
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- [Rootkits](rootkits-malware.md)
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- [Supply chain attacks](supply-chain-malware.md)
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- [Tech support scams](support-scams.md)
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- [Trojans](trojans-malware.md)
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- [Unwanted software](unwanted-software.md)
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- [Worms](worms-malware.md)
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Keep up with the latest malware news and research. Check out our [Windows security blogs](http://aka.ms/wdsecurityblog) and follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/wdsecurity) for the latest news, discoveries, and protections.
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Learn more about [Windows security](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/index).
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---
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title: Unwanted software
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description: Learn about how unwanted software changes your default settings without your consent and what you can do to protect yourself.
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keywords: security, malware, protection, unwanted, software, alter, infect
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.mktglfcycl: secure
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.localizationpriority: medium
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ms.author: ellevin
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author: levinec
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ms.date: 08/17/2018
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---
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# Unwanted software
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Unwanted software are programs that alter the Windows experience without your consent or control. This can take the form of modified browsing experience, lack of control over downloads and installation, misleading messages, or unauthorized changes to Windows settings.
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## How unwanted software works
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Unwanted software can be introduced when a user searches for and downloads applications from the internet. Some applications are software bundlers, which means that they are packed with other applications. As a result, other programs can be inadvertently installed when the original application is downloaded.
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Here are some indications of unwanted software:
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- There are programs that you did not install and that may be difficult to uninstall
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- Browser features or settings have changed, and you can’t view or modify them
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- There are excessive messages about your device's health or about files and programs
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- There are ads that cannot be easily closed
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Some indicators are harder to recognize because they are less disruptive, but are still unwanted. For example, unwanted software can modify web pages to display specific ads, monitor browsing activities, or remove control of the browser.
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Microsoft uses an extensive [evaluation criteria](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/antimalware-support/malware-and-unwanted-software-evaluation-criteria) to identify unwanted software.
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## How to protect against unwanted software
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To prevent unwanted software infection, download software only from official websites, or from the Microsoft Store. Be wary of downloading software from third-party sites.
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Use [Microsoft Edge](https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) when browsing the internet. Microsoft Edge includes additional protections that effectively block browser modifiers that can change your browser settings. Microsoft Edge also blocks known websites hosting unwanted software using [SmartScreen](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/deploy/index) (also used by Internet Explorer).
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Enable [Windows Defender AV](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10) in Windows 10. It provides real-time protection against threats and detects and removes known unwanted software.
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|
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Download [Microsoft Security Essentials](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=5201) for real-time protection in Windows 7 or Windows Vista.
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|
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For more general tips, see [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
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|
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### What should I do if my device is infected?
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|
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If you suspect that you have unwanted software, you can [submit files for analysis](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/filesubmission).
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|
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Some unwanted software adds uninstallation entries, which means that you can **remove them using Settings**.
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1. Select the Start button
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2. Go to **Settings > Apps > Apps & features**.
|
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3. Select the app you want to uninstall, then click **Uninstall**.
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|
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If you only recently noticed symptoms of unwanted software infection, consider sorting the apps by install date, and then uninstall the most recent apps that you did not install.
|
||||
|
||||
You may also need to **remove browser add-ons** in your browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome.
|
||||
|
||||
In case threat removal is unsuccessful, read about [troubleshooting malware detection and removal problems](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/help/troubleshooting-infection).
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|
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---
|
||||
title: Virus Information Alliance
|
||||
description: Information and criteria regarding VIA
|
||||
keywords: security, malware
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 07/12/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
# Virus Information Alliance
|
||||
|
||||
The Virus Information Alliance (VIA) is a public antimalware collaboration program for security software providers, security service providers, antimalware testing organizations, and other organizations involved in fighting cybercrime.
|
||||
|
||||
Members of the VIA program collaborate by exchanging technical information on malicious software with Microsoft, with the goal of improving protection for Microsoft customers.
|
||||
|
||||
## Better protection for customers against malware
|
||||
|
||||
The VIA program gives members access to information that will help improve protection for Microsoft customers. For example, the program provides malware telemetry and samples to security product teams to identify gaps in their protection and prioritize new threat coverage.
|
||||
|
||||
Malware prevalence data is provided to antimalware testers to assist them in selecting sample sets and setting scoring criteria that represent the real-world threat landscape. Service organizations, such as a CERT, can leverage our data to help assess the impact of policy changes or to help shut down malicious activity.
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft is committed to continuous improvement to help reduce the impact of malware on customers. By sharing malware-related information, Microsoft enables members of this community to work towards better protection for customers.
|
||||
|
||||
## Becoming a member of VIA
|
||||
|
||||
Microsoft has well-defined, objective, measurable, and tailored membership criteria for prospective members of the Virus Information Alliance (VIA). The criteria is designed to ensure that Microsoft is able to work with security software providers, security service providers, antimalware testing organizations, and other organizations involved in the fight against cybercrime to protect a broad range of customers.
|
||||
|
||||
Members will receive information to facilitate effective malware detection, deterrence, and eradication. This includes technical information on malware as well as metadata on malicious activity. Information shared through VIA is governed by the VIA membership agreement and a Microsoft non-disclosure agreement, where applicable.
|
||||
|
||||
VIA has an open enrollment for potential members.
|
||||
|
||||
### Initial selection criteria
|
||||
|
||||
To be eligible for VIA your organization must:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Be willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement with Microsoft.
|
||||
|
||||
2. Fit into one of the following categories:
|
||||
* Your organization develops antimalware technology that can run on Windows and your organization’s product is commercially available.
|
||||
* Your organization provides security services to Microsoft customers or for Microsoft products.
|
||||
* Your organization publishes antimalware testing reports on a regular basis.
|
||||
* Your organization has a research or response team dedicated to fighting malware to protect your organization, your customers, or the general public.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Be willing to sign and adhere to the VIA membership agreement.
|
||||
|
||||
If your organization wants to apply and meets this criteria, you can apply using our [membership application form](http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/partnerships/apply.aspx).
|
||||
|
||||
If you have any questions, you can also contact us using our [partnerships contact form](http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/partnerships/contactus.aspx).
|
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|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Microsoft Virus Initiative
|
||||
description: Information and criteria regarding MVI
|
||||
keywords: security, malware
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 07/12/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Microsoft Virus Initiative
|
||||
|
||||
The Microsoft Virus Initiative (MVI) helps organizations to get their products working and integrated with Windows.
|
||||
|
||||
Like the [Virus Information Alliance (VIA)](virus-information-alliance-criteria.md) and the [Coordinated Malware Eradication (CME) program](coordinated-malware-eradication.md), MVI aims to share information about the threat landscape that can help your organization protect its customers.
|
||||
|
||||
MVI members will receive access to Windows APIs (such as those used by Windows Defender Security Center, IOAV, AMSI and Cloud Files), malware telemetry and samples, and invitations to security related events and conferences.
|
||||
|
||||
MVI adds to VIA by requiring members to develop and own antimalware technology, and to be present in the antimalware industry community.
|
||||
|
||||
## Join MVI
|
||||
|
||||
A request for membership is made by an individual as a representative of an organization that develops and produces antimalware or antivirus technology.
|
||||
|
||||
The base criteria for MVI membership are the same as for VIA, but your organization must also offer an antimalware or antivirus product.
|
||||
|
||||
### Initial selection criteria
|
||||
|
||||
Your organization must meet the following eligibility requirements to participate in the MVI program:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Offer an antimalware or antivirus product that is one of the following:
|
||||
|
||||
* Your organization's own creation.
|
||||
* Licensed from another organization, but your organization adds value such as additional definitions to its signatures.
|
||||
* Developed by using an SDK (engine and other components) from another MVI Partner AM company and your organization adds a custom UI and/or other functionality (white box versions).
|
||||
|
||||
2. Have your own malware research team unless you distribute a Whitebox product.
|
||||
|
||||
3. Be active and have a positive reputation in the antimalware industry. Your organization is:
|
||||
|
||||
* Certified through independent testing by an industry standard organization such as [ICSA Labs](https://www.icsalabs.com/), [West Coast Labs](http://www.westcoastlabs.com/), [PCSL IT Consulting Institute](https://www.pitci.net/), or [SKD Labs](http://www.skdlabs.com/html/english/).
|
||||
* Be active in the antimalware industry. For example, participate in industry conferences, be reviewed in an industry standard report such as AV Comparatives, OPSWAT or Gartner.
|
||||
|
||||
4. Be willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Microsoft.
|
||||
|
||||
5. Be willing to sign a program license agreement.
|
||||
|
||||
6. Be willing to adhere to program requirements for AM apps. These requirements define the behavior of AM apps necessary to ensure proper interaction with Windows.
|
||||
|
||||
7. Submit your AM app to Microsoft for periodic performance testing.
|
||||
|
||||
### Apply to MVI
|
||||
|
||||
If your organization wants to apply and meets this criteria, you can apply using our [membership application form](http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/partnerships/apply.aspx).
|
||||
@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Worms
|
||||
description: Learn about worms, how they infect devices, and what you can do to protect yourself.
|
||||
keywords: security, malware, protection, worm, vulnerabilities, infect, steal, Jenxcus, Gamarue, Bondat, WannaCrypt
|
||||
ms.prod: w10
|
||||
ms.mktglfcycl: secure
|
||||
ms.sitesec: library
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
ms.author: ellevin
|
||||
author: levinec
|
||||
ms.date: 08/17/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Worms
|
||||
|
||||
A worm is a type of malware that can copy itself and often spreads through a network by exploiting security vulnerabilities. It can spread through email attachments, text messages, file-sharing programs, social networking sites, network shares, removable drives, and software vulnerabilities.
|
||||
|
||||
## How worms work
|
||||
|
||||
Worms represent a large category of malware. Different worms use different methods to infect devices. Depending on the variant, they can steal sensitive information, change security settings, send information to malicious hackers, stop users from accessing files, and other malicious activities.
|
||||
|
||||
Jenxcus (also known as Dunihi), Gamarue (also known as Androm), and Bondat have consistently remained at the top of the list of malware that infect users running Microsoft security software. Although these worms share some commonalities, it is interesting to note that they also have distinct characteristics.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Jenxcus** has capabilities of not only infecting removable drives but can also act as a backdoor that connects back to its server. This threat typically gets into a device from a drive-by download attack, meaning it's installed when users just visit a compromised web page.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Gamarue** typically arrives through spam campaigns, exploits, downloaders, social networking sites, and removable drives. When Gamarue infects a device, it becomes a distribution channel for other malware. We’ve seen it distribute other malware such as infostealers, spammers, clickers, downloaders, and rogues.
|
||||
|
||||
* **Bondat** typically arrives through fictitious Nullsoft Sciptable Install System (NSIS) Java installers and removable drives. When Bondat infects a system, it gathers information about the machine such as device name, Globally Unique Identifier (GUID), and OS build. It then sends that information to a remote server.
|
||||
|
||||
Both Bondat and Gamarue have clever ways of obscuring themselves to evade detection. By hiding what they are doing, they try to avoid detection by security software.
|
||||
|
||||
* [**WannaCrypt**](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description?Name=Ransom:Win32/WannaCrypt) also deserves a mention here. Unlike older worms that often spread just because they could, modern worms often spread to drop a payload (e.g. ransomware).
|
||||
|
||||
This image shows how a worm can quickly spread through a shared USB drive.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
### *Figure worm spreading from a shared USB drive*
|
||||
|
||||
## How to protect against worms
|
||||
|
||||
Enable [Windows Defender AV](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/windows-defender-antivirus-in-windows-10) in Windows 10. It provides real-time protection against threats and detects and removes known unwanted software.
|
||||
|
||||
Download [Microsoft Security Essentials](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=5201) for real-time protection in Windows 7 or Windows Vista.
|
||||
|
||||
In case threat removal is unsuccessful, read about [troubleshooting malware detection and removal problems](https://www.microsoft.com/wdsi/help/troubleshooting-infection).
|
||||
|
||||
For more general tips, see [prevent malware infection](prevent-malware-infection.md).
|
||||
@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.pagetype: security
|
||||
ms.localizationpriority: medium
|
||||
author: andreabichsel
|
||||
ms.author: v-anbic
|
||||
ms.date: 08/08/2018
|
||||
ms.date: 05/30/2018
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
@ -68,13 +68,14 @@ This section covers requirements for each feature in Windows Defender EG.
|
||||
|--------|---------|
|
||||
|  | Not supported |
|
||||
|  | Supported |
|
||||
|  | Recommended. Includes full, automated reporting into the Windows Defender ATP console. Provides additional cloud-powered capabilities, including the Network protection ability to block apps from accessing low-reputation websites and an Attack surface reduction rule that blocks executable files that meet age or prevalence criteria.|
|
||||
|  | Includes advanced exploit protection for the kernel mode via [HVCI](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/enable-virtualization-based-protection-of-code-integrity) |
|
||||
|  | Includes automated reporting into the Windows Defender ATP console|
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
| Feature | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Professional | Windows 10 E3 | Windows 10 E5 |
|
||||
| ----------------- | :------------------------------------: | :---------------------------: | :-------------------------: | :--------------------------------------: |
|
||||
| Exploit protection |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| Attack surface reduction |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| Exploit protection |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| Attack surface reduction |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| Network protection |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
| Controlled folder access |  |  |  |  |
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
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