LockIt locks down your PC by blocking programs that attackers can use against you. LockIt does not protect you from viruses,malware or ransomeware. Its not an alternative to antivirus, so please use at your own risk. What LockIt attempts to do is greatly reduce the attack surface by blacklisting executables attackers use that come installed by default in Windows 10. LockIt can also lock down the USB ports on your computer or laptop protecting you from someone plugging in a malicious USB and running code. Last but not least LockIt has an option to erase all of the saved WIFI access points that your machine has connected too. This helps prevent your machine from connecting to a rogue access point which attackers frequently set up in order to trick your device into connecting to their malicious network and capturing your data. You must be Admin for LockIt to work correctly and this version is still BETA so please use at your own risk. LockIt is to only be used on Windows 10 and once again LockIt DOES NOT PROTECT YOU FROM VIRUSES OR ANY KIND OF MALWARE so please be careful.
Click the image below to watch a quick video on how to use LockIt.
LockIt locks down the executables by writing registry keys in Windows 10. Currently LockIt blocks execution of 40 plus binaries/executables by simply pressing the "Lock Applications" button. Here's the list.
cmd.exe
powershell.exe
powershell_ise.exe
bash.exe
cscript.exe
msbuild.exe
regsrv32.exe
certutil.exe
git-bash.exe
git-cmd.exe
git-gui.exe
mshta.exe
rundll32.exe
Cdb.exe
Csc.exe
Tracker.exe
Ntsd.exe
Bginfo.exe
Kd.exe
Rcsi.exe
Dnx.exe
Csi.exe
Certreq.exe
Dbghost.exe
InstallUtil.exe
Msxsl.exe
Regsvcs.exe
Regasm.exe
MSDT.exe
Dfsvc.exe
IEExec.exe
Control.exe
CMSTP.exe
Xwizard.exe
Fsi.exe
Obdconf.exe
windbg.exe
PresentationHost.exe
msiexec.exe
te.exe
ATBroker.exe
runscripthelper.exe
SyncAppvPublishing.exe
pcalua.exe
AppVLP.exe
Yes we know this is alot but better safe than sorry. If LockIt interupts the functionality of a specific program no worries you can always unlock the executables by pressing the "Unlock Applications" button.
LockIt can also lock down the USB ports on your computer or laptop protecting you from someone plugging in a malicious USB and running code. This is especially handy since USB sticks can be bought online and configured specifically to grab passwords or data from your machine. Just click the "Lock USB" button and you are good to go.
Your device is always looking for the best connection to connect to the Internet. Now think of all the WIFI hotspots or APs you've connected too, it's probably alot. Attackers can set up rogue WIFI access points to trick your device or laptop into connecting to it. By erasing all these access points it greatly reduces the chances of an attacker tricking your device into connecting to it. Plus Windows 10 stores all WIFI passwords in clear text and can be accessed by anyone that has access to your device or laptop. So if your device does get comprimised attackers will not be able to access this data because you've erased it.
If you think I did all this research on my own you're nuts. Id like to thank @subTee, @mattifestation and many more for their hard work.