We turned Controlled Folders on, added our test folder to the list, and ran the ransomware simulator again. Fortunately, Defender has a second layer of protection in its Controlled Folders feature (Security Center > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Ransomware Protection.) Turn this on and it automatically blocks unauthorized apps from accessing key document folders (Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music, more) and you can easily add more.
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