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 ...
In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. Windows Defender can be tricked ...
Windows 10 ends non-security support today; however, ESU (Extended Security Updates) continues to provide security updates for enrolled users. Microsoft Defender will maintain detection and protection ...