• BleepingComputer: Malware can no longer disable MS Defender via the Registry

    Posted on August 21, 2020 at 06:27 CDT by • Comment in the Forums

    Another excellent report from Lawrence Abrams:

    Microsoft has removed the ability to disable Microsoft Defender and third-party security software via the Registry to prevent malware from tampering with protection settings… This change is included with [the August 2020] Microsoft Defender Antimalware platform versions 4.18.2007.8 and higher KB 4052623.

    Well done on all accounts.

    Windows Patches/Security
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