Dangerous Windows Defender Vulnerability Removed After 12 Years
A vulnerability has been discovered in Windows Defender. This would not be surprising if not for the fact that it has been around for 12 years without anyone noticing.
hardware & software
February 15, 2021
Security Gap in Windows Defender Allows for ing Viruses From the Web
The Microsoft Defender antivirus program - formerly Windows Defender - received a feature in July that can be used by the to viruses from the web. The vulnerability is not dangerous for most computer s, but in some situations it can be used to infect the system with malware.
hardware & software
September 7, 2020
Microsoft Just Made Disabling Windows Defender Harder
Microsoft has made changes to the Windows Defender antivirus program that make it difficult to switch it off permanently on a computer with Windows 10.
hardware & software
August 20, 2020