From f6482b92cb364d37862fea6476a8dd1415907add Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: martyav Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:51:59 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] removed extranous use of the, fixed note on history of branding --- .../secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md | 2 +- ...nfigure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md | 2 +- .../windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md | 4 ++-- 3 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md b/windows/security/information-protection/secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md index 3184dad28e..5b591d8501 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/secure-the-windows-10-boot-process.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ms.author: dansimp The Windows operating system has many features to help protect you from malware, and it does an amazingly good job. Except for apps that businesses develop and use internally, all Microsoft Store apps must meet a series of requirements to be certified and included in the Microsoft Store. This certification process examines several criteria, including security, and is an effective means of preventing malware from entering the Microsoft Store. Even if a malicious app does get through, the Windows 10 operating system includes a series of security features that can mitigate the impact. For instance, Microsoft Store apps are sandboxed and lack the privileges necessary to access user data or change system settings. -Windows 10 has multiple levels of protection for desktop apps and data, too. Windows Defender uses signatures to detect and quarantine apps that are known to be malicious. The Windows Defender SmartScreen warns users before allowing them to run an untrustworthy app, even if it’s recognized as malware. Before an app can change system settings, the user would have to grant the app administrative privileges by using User Account Control. +Windows 10 has multiple levels of protection for desktop apps and data, too. Windows Defender uses signatures to detect and quarantine apps that are known to be malicious. Windows Defender SmartScreen warns users before allowing them to run an untrustworthy app, even if it’s recognized as malware. Before an app can change system settings, the user would have to grant the app administrative privileges by using User Account Control. Those are just some of the ways that Windows 10 protects you from malware. However, those security features protect you only after Windows 10 starts. Modern malware—and bootkits specifically—are capable of starting before Windows, completely bypassing operating system security, and remaining completely hidden. diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md index 0e03c92c86..5b78c1f8cd 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-real-time-protection-windows-defender-antivirus.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ To configure these settings: Location | Setting | Description | Default setting (if not configured) ---|---|---|--- Real-time protection | Monitor file and program activity on your computer | The Windows Defender Antivirus engine makes note of any file changes (file writes, such as moves, copies, or modifications) and general program activity (programs that are opened or running and that cause other programs to run) | Enabled -Real-time protection | Scan all downloaded files and attachments | Downloaded files and attachments are automatically scanned. This operates in addition to the Windows Defender SmartScreen, which scans files before and during downloading | Enabled +Real-time protection | Scan all downloaded files and attachments | Downloaded files and attachments are automatically scanned. This operates in addition Windows Defender SmartScreen, which scans files before and during downloading | Enabled Real-time protection | Turn on process scanning whenever real-time protection is enabled | You can independently enable the Windows Defender Antivirus engine to scan running processes for suspicious modifications or behaviors. This is useful if you have temporarily disabled real-time protection and want to automatically scan processes that started while it was disabled | Enabled Real-time protection | Turn on behavior monitoring | The AV engine will monitor file processes, file and registry changes, and other events on your endpoints for suspicious and known malicious activity | Enabled Real-time protection | Turn on raw volume write notifications | Information about raw volume writes will be analyzed by behavior monitoring | Enabled diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md index b667ffbff4..1f20c39b88 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-smartscreen/windows-defender-smartscreen-overview.md @@ -30,12 +30,12 @@ Windows Defender SmartScreen helps to protect your employees if they try to visi **Windows Defender SmartScreen determines whether a downloaded app or app installer is potentially malicious by:** -- Checking downloaded files against a list of reported malicious software sites and programs known to be unsafe. If it finds a match, Windows Defender SmartScreen shows a warning to let the user know that the site might be malicious. +- Checking downloaded files against a list of reported malicious software sites and programs known to be unsafe. If it finds a match, Windows Defender SmartScreen shows a warning to let the user know that the site might be malicious. - Checking downloaded files against a list of files that are well known and downloaded by many Windows users. If the file isn't on that list, Windows Defender SmartScreen shows a warning, advising caution. >[!NOTE] - >Before Windows 10, version 1703 this feature was called the Windows Defender SmartScreen when used within the browser and Windows Defender SmartScreen when used outside of the browser. + >Before Windows 10, version 1703 this feature was called the SmartScreen filter when used within the browser and Windows SmartScreen when used outside of the browser. ## Benefits of Windows Defender SmartScreen Windows Defender SmartScreen helps to provide an early warning system against websites that might engage in phishing attacks or attempt to distribute malware through a socially-engineered attack. The primary benefits are: