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I abandoned third-party antivirus tools, and here's what I do instead
12 Apr 2025 19:02 GMT
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Regarding paid third-party antivirus software, we weren’t … but not always. Finally, Microsoft offered its own free solutions … , such as Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows … safe from malicious parties.
Microsoft PC Manager
This free, …
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Windows Defender Antivirus Bypassed Using Direct Syscalls & XOR Encryption
11 Apr 2025 12:59 GMT
… to bypass Microsoft’s Windows Defender antivirus protection by … on the disk for antivirus solutions to detect.
In … Windows Defender updates.
Microsoft has previously addressed similar … The researchers recommend that Microsoft implement kernel-level monitoring …
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Microsoft Enhances Exchange & SharePoint Security With New Antimalware Scan
11 Apr 2025 12:59 GMT
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Implementation Recommendations
Microsoft recommends organizations take … Microsoft’s broader security ecosystem, including Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Microsoft … Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft Security …
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Crypto users targeted in SourceForge malware attack via fake Microsoft Office softwares
10 Apr 2025 04:13 GMT
… Kaspersky, malicious attackers upload fake Microsoft Office installers packed with hidden … and scan the system for antivirus tools.
If no protection is …
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12 computer security mistakes you're probably making — and what to do instead
13 Apr 2025 10:37 GMT
… operating system, software or antivirus suite what you’re … applications
(Image credit: Microsoft)Even after you’ve … UAC) features
(Image credit: Microsoft)The “User Account Control” feature … enabled account
(Image credit: Microsoft)Something that is actually …
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Active Directory Security Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making
13 Apr 2025 03:18 GMT
… delegation settings regularly. Tools like Microsoft’s native auditing features or … on the big stuff—firewalls, antivirus, threat intel. But Active Directory …
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Hackers find a way around built-in Windows protections
12 Apr 2025 14:15 GMT
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WINDOWS DEFENDER VS ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE: FREE PROTECTION FALLS … 1. Keep Windows updated: Microsoft regularly releases security updates … . Keeping Windows and Microsoft Defender up to date … trusted sources like the Microsoft Store or official vendor …
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Hackers Exploiting Domain Controller to Deploy Ransomware Using RDP
12 Apr 2025 10:48 GMT
… ransomware to numerous endpoints. Microsoft reports that 78% of … steal credentials (caught by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, which … with AD tools, disabled antivirus through Group Policy changes, … .
To address this, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint introduced …
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How to Fix Error Code 0x80070057
11 Apr 2025 21:34 GMT
… and new features for Windows. Microsoft might have released a fix … System Update Readiness tool from Microsoft's website, then install … can also try turning off antivirus apps, resetting your network to …
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In Other News: Scattered Spider Still Active, EncryptHub Unmasked, Rydox Extraditions
11 Apr 2025 12:14 GMT
… was recently credited by Microsoft for responsibly disclosing two vulnerabilities … clipper, desktop monitoring, and anti-antivirus capabilities.
Advertisement. Scroll to … high-severity vulnerabilities in Juniper, Microsoft, Symantec, and other components. …