Isolated Clipboard – Fine-Grained Control Over Data Sharing

Per-Sandbox Clipboard for Enhanced Security

The Isolated Clipboard feature in Sandboxie Plus allows each sandbox to have its own independent clipboard, fully isolated from the host system. This prevents unintended data leaks between sandboxed applications and the main system while still allowing controlled clipboard interactions when needed.

How It Works

By default, the Windows clipboard is tied to the window station, meaning all desktops—including sandboxed and host environments—share the same clipboard. This feature changes that by assigning a separate clipboard to each sandbox, preventing unwanted data exchange.

To provide flexibility, clipboard integration can be configured in different modes:

• Full Isolation: The sandbox has a completely separate clipboard, preventing any data exchange with the host.
• Read-Only Mode: The sandbox can access the host clipboard, but clipboard data from within the sandbox does not leave its environment.
• Write-Only Mode: The sandbox can write to the host clipboard, but it cannot read clipboard content from the host.

Additionally, one-way clipboard synchronization can be enabled, ensuring controlled data flow between the sandbox and the main system while maintaining strict security boundaries.

Key Benefits

• Prevent Data Leaks: Applications running in the sandbox cannot access sensitive clipboard data from the host unless explicitly allowed.
• Per-Sandbox Control: Each sandbox has its own clipboard, enabling better security for isolated tasks.
• Customizable Integration: Choose between Read-Only, Write-Only, or Full Isolation to fit specific use cases.
• Improved Workspace Isolation: When combined with the Isolated Desktop feature, this enables complete user workspace isolation, ensuring that sandboxes remain fully contained.

A New Level of Containment

The Isolated Clipboard feature further strengthens Sandboxie Plus as a leading sandboxing solution by preventing clipboard-based data leakage and improving workflow separation.

Take control of clipboard security today with the Isolated Clipboard feature in Sandboxie Plus!