Deadbolt Operating System Hardening: Difference between revisions

[[Ric Richardson|Ric Richardso]]<nowiki/>n has developed a new technology aimed at stopping malware and ransomware by altering the operating system's kernel behaviour. This method involves creating a protected runtime environment where legitimate programs are installed in a locked area of memory, preventing alterations while the system is running. The approach, which Richardson describes as a "deadbolt" for the operating system, is designed to perform security checks within the kernel before allowing an application to run, aiming to significantly reduce the effectiveness of phishing and ransomware attacks across various platforms including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. For more details, you can read the full article on [https://www.channelnews.com.au/exclusive-inventor-ric-richardson-plans-to-crush-malware-ransomware/ ChannelNews​​.]

Mr Richardson’s alternative is based on a protected runtime environment. Legitimate programs are installed in a locked area of memory that can’t be altered while the system is running. He says this “deadbolt” feature locks the operating system folder after the initial boot.