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AI malware can now evade Microsoft Defender — open-source LLM outsmarts tool around 8% of the time after three months of training

By Nathaniel Mott Published

Researchers spent three months and approximately $1,500 training the open-source Qwen 2.5 LLM to bypass Microsoft Defender

Cyber Security
Microsoft Defender Mobile VPN UI
Microsoft Defender can now detect insecure Wi-Fi hotspots and enable a VPN

By Christopher Harper Published

Microsoft Defender gets some updates, especially to public Wi-Fi VPN functionality.

Antivirus
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Patched Microsoft Defender flaw still being used to deliver information-stealing malware to vulnerable machines

By Jeff Butts Published

Despite the security vulnerability being patched in February, hackers are still finding out-of-date servers and workstations to exploit the hole and steal data.

Cybersecurity
False positive
Microsoft Defender flags text file containing ‘This content is no longer available.’ as a severe threat

By Jowi Morales Published

Microsoft Defender marks text files containing 'This content is no longer available.' as a Trojan horse and severe threat.

Antivirus
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Microsoft Zaps 5-Year-Old Defender Bug, Reduces CPU Usage by 75% in Firefox

By Mark Tyson Published

Defender and Firefox were not best friends, but a major bug affecting their interaction (wasting CPU cycles) has now been fixed.

Software
Disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 11
How to Disable Microsoft Defender in Windows 11

By Brandon Hill Published

Here are some simple tips to temporarily or permanently disable Microsoft Defender

Antivirus
Windows 11
Microsoft Releases PC Manager Beta to Optimize Windows Performance

By Ian Evenden Published

A new Windows app called PC Manager brings together tools to scan and protect your PC, plus boost its performance, in one place.

Windows
How to Keep Windows Running Smoothly
How to Keep Windows Running Smoothly

By Les Pounder Published

A smooth running system will bring months of productivity / entertainment. Keep your rig running smooth with just a little work.

Windows
Windows 11's reset screen
Windows 11's Newest Security Feature Requires Full Reset

By Ian Evenden Published

Smart App Control comes with conditions

Windows
Hacker
Leaked Nvidia Code-Signing Certificate Now Being Used by Malware

By Mark Tyson Published

Among all the sensitive hardware and driver data spilled by hacking extortion group Lapsus$, there were some expired but still usable Nvidia code-signing certificates.

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