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Block SMB Port 445

Block incoming SMB traffic on port 445 to prevent ransomware attacks

Benefit

Significantly improves security by blocking major attack vector for ransomware and worms

Impact

high

Commands (1)

netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name=deny445 dir=in action=block protocol=TCP localport=445

Warnings

  •  ⚠ Port 445 is the primary vector for ransomware propagation on Windows networks. Blocking is highly recommended unless you require SMB shares.