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KBraun94
May 10, 2024Copper Contributor
Block standard C:\Users\%User%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps Path environment variable
Hello togehter, for security reasons I like to block (GPO?) / delete the standard Windows-path-enviroment variable: C:\Users\%User%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps First of all: Does i...
vicwingsing
Jun 02, 2024Iron Contributor
KBraun94
Why not use Defender for Endpoint for this. You can use the Attack Surface Reduction function and turn on Enable Controlled folder (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/enable-controlled-folders)
Of course, GPO change is free but with Defender for Endpoint, you'll reduce the manual changes and the manual tracking of these types of risk.