FreeFileSync is changing properties of files and folders that are synced.
1. a) File properties "Accessed" time stamp gets changed to date and time of the sync when files are synced (file properties "General" tab) --> see attached screenshot
Case 1. a) Accessed time stamp is modified
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1. b) A new user-group "Everyone" with enhanced "Full control" permissions is added to the file properties "Security" tab --> see attached screenshot
Case 1. b) New user-group "Everyone" with full control permissions
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1. c) Existing users in the file properties "Security" tab are granted enhanced "Full control" permissions -- see attached screenshot
Case 1. c) Existing Users are granted full control permissions
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1. b) and 1. c) happen for synced folders as well.
These issues should be resolved urgently. Especially the changes to the security settings, which I consider a critical security breach.
Thank you for your attention and kind regards
M. Sahin
Copying NTFS permissions is not needed in general and is best left disabled. Go to Menu → tools → options and ensure permission copying is unchecked.
If you are an administrator and really need to preserve DACL, SACL, Owner and Group permissions, make sure the FreeFileSync process is running with admin rights.
