Microsoft Defender can now automatically isolate hacked endpoints

Microsoft is testing a new Defender for Endpoint capability that will automatically isolate compromised endpoints to thwart ...
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Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in Defender is enough for many users

Microsoft wants Windows 11 owners to stop worrying about buying antivirus software. In statements reported by PCMag and Windows Central earlier this year, the company called its built-in Windows ...

Microsoft warns of new Defender zero-days exploited in attacks

On Wednesday, Microsoft started rolling out security patches for two Defender vulnerabilities that have been exploited in ...

2 New Microsoft Defender Zero-Days Exploited—Patch Now Rolling Out

Microsoft has confirmed an emergency security update as CISA warns that two new Defender zero-days are being exploited by ...
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From poisoned search results to GPU mining: A cryptojacking campaign abusing ScreenConnect and Microsoft .NET utilities

Microsoft exposes a cryptojacking campaign using SEO poisoning and ScreenConnect to target high-performance PCs, with ...

Microsoft confirms two major Defender security issues — so update now or face possible attack

CISA confirms two bugs being actively exploited in the wild, as Microsoft releases patches.
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I've Tested Every Major Antivirus. Please Don't Rely on Just Microsoft Defender

Microsoft claims Windows Defender is all the protection you need. I've been testing antivirus software for decades, and the evidence—not to mention the threats it can't protect you from—says otherwise ...