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5 great security tools built right into Windows

Windows 10 has a fantastic set of built-in security tools. In recent years, Windows Defender, the built-in antivirus for Windows 10, has performed as well as (and sometimes even better than) the major third-party suites.Many of Windows 10’s security features are turned on by default, such as Windows Defender’s real-time malware scanning and scheduled quick…

Windows 10 has a fantastic set of built-in security tools. In recent years, Windows Defender, the built-in antivirus for Windows 10, has performed as well as (and sometimes even better than) the major third-party suites.Many of Windows 10’s security features are turned on by default, such as Windows Defender’s real-time malware scanning and scheduled quick scans. Still, there are items that are either not enabled by default or have a lot more to offer than you may realize at first glance.Here are five Windows 10 security tools that are well worth knowing about.To read this article in full, please click here
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The Main Street Tech Report: Microsoft Says Third Party Antivirus Software Is No Longer Needed

Welcome to The Main Street Tech Report, your weekly roundup of the most important small business technology news. Here are five key developments in AI, automation, and digital tools that emerged this week-and what they mean for your business. Microsoft Officially Says You Don’t Need Extra Antivirus on Windows 11 Hans-Christian Dirscherl of PCWorld reports

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Researchers warn Microsoft Defender vulnerability is already being exploited

A security researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse recently disclosed a vulnerability dubbed “Red Sun” affecting Microsoft Defender Antivirus. While criticizing Microsoft’s handling of the issue, Chaotic Eclipse explained that their proof-of-concept code could potentially be used to bypass Defender’s protections. The researcher also claimed that malicious actors have already begun…Read Entire Article…

A security researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse recently disclosed a vulnerability dubbed “Red Sun” affecting Microsoft Defender Antivirus. While criticizing Microsoft’s handling of the issue, Chaotic Eclipse explained that their proof-of-concept code could potentially be used to bypass Defender’s protections. The researcher also claimed that malicious actors have already begun…Read Entire Article…
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Signed software abused to deploy antivirus-killing scripts

A digitally signed adware tool has deployed payloads running with SYSTEM privileges that disabled antivirus protections on thousands of endpoints, some in the educational, utilities, government, and healthcare sectors. …

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Stop falling for scams when Norton’s antivirus software is 70% off right now

For a limited time, you can get a year of Norton 360 Premium, which includes a VPN and scam protection, at a major discount…

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