In order to successfully encrypt a victim's data, the Clop CryptoMix Ransomware is now attempting to disable Windows Defender as well as remove the Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes' ...

To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...

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. Since Windows Vista, ...

Developed by security researcher es3n1n, a tool called Defendnot can trick and disable Windows Defender, which is built into Windows operating systems. The tool makes Windows believe that a real ...

Microsoft Defender is an essential part of Windows 11 that helps keep your computer safe from all kinds of threats. It's a firewall and antivirus, and contrary to what used to be said a few years ago, ...