https://aperturezone.com/tags/applocker/ Recent content in Applocker on Aperture Zone https://aperturezone.com/logo.webp https://aperturezone.com/logo.webp Hugo -- gohugo.io fr-fr Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://aperturezone.com/gpo/block-console/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://aperturezone.com/gpo/block-console/ <h2 id="the-problem">The Problem</h2> <p>A standard user has no legitimate reason to open a PowerShell console or a command prompt. Allowing them access is like leaving a door open: an attacker who gains a user session can use PowerShell as a tool for reconnaissance, lateral movement, or execution. Closing this backdoor reduces the attack surface.</p> <p>Let’s be clear about the scope: <strong>this GPO does not protect against ransomware</strong>. A modern crypto-locker includes its own execution engine and does not rely on <code>powershell.exe</code> or <code>cmd.exe</code> present on the machine. Blocking the console is a hardening measure (reducing the attack surface, defense-in-depth), not a bulwark against malware. True ransomware protection involves removing local admin rights, comprehensive application whitelisting, and offline backups.</p>