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10.4. Safe Files
Ransomware is a malicious software that attacks vulnerable systems by
locking them, and asks for money to let the user take back the control of his
system. This malicious software acts intelligent by displaying false messages
to panic the user, urging him to proceed with the asked payment.
Using the latest technology, Bitdefender ensures system integrity by
protecting critical system areas against ransomware attacks without
impacting the system. However, you may also want to protect your personal
files such as documents, photos, or movies from being accessed by untrusted
apps. With Bitdefender Safe Files you can settle personal files to a shelter
and configure on your own which apps should be allowed to make changes
in the protected files and which should not.
Safe Files
There are two ways to add afterwards files to the protected environment:
● Drag&drop a file, folder or volume over the Safe Files window.
● Click the button labeled with the plus sign (+), located under the protected
files list. Then, choose the file, folder or volume to be protected in case
ransomware attacks will try access them.
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