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Kaspersky for Linux
Banned Russian antivirus maker Kaspersky rolls out new products

By Zhiye Liu Published

Kaspersky launches antivirus software for Linux, starting at $59.99 per year for one device, with a special first-year price of $38.99 for the basic plan.

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False positive
Microsoft's Smart App Control blocks malware and has 'lighter impact on your PC’s performance'

By Hassam Nasir Published

Microsoft's Smart App Control complements Windows Defender, blocking malicious applications before they're even executed but might require a fresh reinstall of Windows.

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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.

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U.S. customers wake up to find Kaspersky antivirus replaced with UltraAV

By Anton Shilov Published

Kaspersky antivirus abruptly uninstalls itself and installs UltraAV without asking customers.

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Kaspersky HQ
Russia-based Kaspersky antivirus shuts down its US business due to sanctions

By Jeff Butts Published

Following its ban from selling products in the U.S., cybersecurity and antivirus solution provider Kaspersky Lab announced it will soon begin closing its operations there.

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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.

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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

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Avira Adds Crypto Mining Software to Cybersecurity Solution

By Francisco Pires Published

Two NortonLifeLock antivirus products now include cryptocurrency mining software that skims 15% off the top.

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Gigabyte Driver Used to Disable Antivirus Software in RobbinHood Ransomware Scheme

By Lucian Armasu Published

According to cybersecurity firm Sophos, RobbinHood ransomware has been making use of legitimate, but vulnerable, Gigabyte drivers to infect PCs.

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