Windows Defender

Windows Defender identified Chromium, Electron apps as Hive RansomwareWindows Defender identified Chromium, Electron apps as Hive Ransomware

Windows Defender identified Chromium, Electron apps as Hive Ransomware

Microsoft released a Windows Defender update to fix a problem that caused Defender antivirus to identify Chromium, Electron, as malware…

3 years ago
LockBit 3.0 affiliate sideloads Cobalt Strike through Windows DefenderLockBit 3.0 affiliate sideloads Cobalt Strike through Windows Defender

LockBit 3.0 affiliate sideloads Cobalt Strike through Windows Defender

An affiliate of the LockBit 3.0 RaaS operation has been abusing the Windows Defender command-line tool to deploy Cobalt Strike payloads. During…

3 years ago
Threat actors can bypass malware detection due to Microsoft Defender weaknessThreat actors can bypass malware detection due to Microsoft Defender weakness

Threat actors can bypass malware detection due to Microsoft Defender weakness

A weakness in the Microsoft Defender antivirus can allow attackers to retrieve information to use to avoid detection. Threat actors…

3 years ago
Windows Defender is the first antivirus solution that can run in a sandboxWindows Defender is the first antivirus solution that can run in a sandbox

Windows Defender is the first antivirus solution that can run in a sandbox

Windows Defender, the Windows built-in anti-malware tool, implemented the ability to run in a secure sandbox mode. The mechanisms allow…

7 years ago
‘Illusion Gap’ attack method bypasses Windows Defender and executes malware‘Illusion Gap’ attack method bypasses Windows Defender and executes malware

‘Illusion Gap’ attack method bypasses Windows Defender and executes malware

Researchers have developed an attack method dubbed Illusion Gap for bypassing Windows Defender that will allow avoiding antivirus detection. Researchers…

8 years ago
Google Hacker found a new way to bypass Microsoft Windows DefenderGoogle Hacker found a new way to bypass Microsoft Windows Defender

Google Hacker found a new way to bypass Microsoft Windows Defender

The Google Project Zero expert Tavis Ormandy has found a flaw in Windows Defender that allow attackers to bypass the Microsoft…

8 years ago