Over 1 billion Windows users at risk after disgruntled security research leaks Defender zero-days

The BlueHammer, RedSun and UnDefend flaws put all Windows users at risk since they turn the operating system’s antivirus ...

Unpatched Microsoft Defender flaw lets hackers gain admin access

A security researcher has published a working exploit for a Microsoft Defender security flaw that affects Windows 10, 11, and ...
Forbes

Now Microsoft Windows Defender Can Be Disabled By Hackers

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. There are a number of antivirus, anti-malware, and internet ...
Forbes

Hackers Bypass Windows Defender Security — What You Need To Know

Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...
PC World

Microsoft secretly updated Windows Security to fix an important issue

Recently, Microsoft released a Windows update on the down low that mainly fixes a major problem in Microsoft Defender Antivirus. This was first spotted and reported by Neowin. The update, called ...
Dark Reading

Windows Defender-Pretender Attack Dismantles Flagship Microsoft EDR

BLACK HAT USA – Las Vegas – Wednesday, Aug. 9: Among the 97 CVEs that Microsoft patched in April 2023 was a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an unprivileged user to hijack Windows ...
WTOP News

Data Doctors: Deficiencies in Windows Defender and a possible alternative

Q: What does Trend Micro’s Internet Security do over Windows Defender? A: Cyber threats today aren’t just about viruses. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks and identity theft are all evolving, making ...