Windows Defender is capable of saving infected OneDrive files now

Ransomware, Malware is a threat to all PC users, both personal and corporate. To address this issue, Microsoft brought OneDrive file recovery to Office 365 Home and individual users earlier this month. This feature allows users to If the file is affected by malware, it will be restored to an earlier normal state.

Now, Microsoft integrates this feature into Windows Defender. If your PC is attacked by ransomware and the file is encrypted, Windows Defender can detect the attack and block it, and then it will prompt you to restore your file through OneDrive. .

Referring to the massive Wannacry ransomware storm that occurred a year ago, this type of software attack is usually done by infecting your personal computer, encrypting all your files, and then extort money from you (for reasons of anonymity, etc., Encrypted currency).

Microsoft introduced the OneDrive file recovery feature and integrated this feature into Windows Defender. This was exactly the original intention. Microsoft also wanted to prove that your data is more secure in the cloud because it saves multiple versions of the file. To restore the ability of earlier versions of the file, you will have the confidence to ignore the ransomware criminals.

Microsoft said that this feature will be pushed for Windows Insider today and will be pushed to all updated Windows 10 users in the next few weeks through Windows 10 April update.