What feature does Falcon use to protect against ransomware?

Behavioral blocking is a crucial feature of the Falcon platform that effectively protects against ransomware by monitoring and analyzing the activity on a system to identify and prevent actions characteristic of ransomware attacks. This proactive approach enables the system to detect suspicious behaviors, such as unauthorized file modifications or mass encryption of files, which are typically performed by ransomware.

By using behavioral analysis, Falcon can block these unauthorized modifications in real-time, stopping the ransomware before it causes damage. This method aligns with the security best practices aimed at detecting and responding to threats based on observed behaviors rather than solely relying on known signatures or patterns.

Other protective measures, such as encryption, backups, or system updates, while important components of an overall security strategy, do not specifically address the detection and prevention aspect of ransomware attacks like behavioral blocking does. These methods may help mitigate the effects of a successful attack or improve overall system security but do not actively prevent the behavior associated with ransomware in real-time.