Microsoft Defender

Windows executable file security concerns

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Windows executable files downloadaudio.exe and consoleapplication1.exe identified as unverified

Technical advisories have highlighted security risks associated with various non-standard Windows executable files. Initial warnings focused on dyndiskconverter.exe and einstall.exe. While dyndiskconverter.exe is linke

Antivirus software availability and performance

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Microsoft, ESET, and Bitdefender offer antivirus solutions for Windows and Mac

Cybersecurity providers offer various protection options for Windows and macOS users. Microsoft Defender is noted for its high malware detection score of 99.7% and its integration into Windows 10 and 11, where it enters

Microsoft 365 phishing and MFA bypass threats

13 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Hackers target Microsoft 365 and Teams to compromise organizations

Cybersecurity researchers have identified evolving phishing threats specifically targeting Microsoft 365 environments. Initially, the discovery of the ‘NovaCookies’ phishing-as-a-service toolkit revealed a subscription-b

Kaspersky AI agent cybersecurity developments

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Microsoft and Kaspersky introduce security measures for AI agents

Kaspersky has addressed the security implications of autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents in corporate environments. The company released a guide titled ‘AI agent security through the lens of Cyber Immunity’ at

Microsoft Windows security features and vulnerabilities

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Microsoft Windows security features and vulnerabilities

Windows Security provides an integrated suite for Windows 10 and 11, including Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Microsoft Defender Firewall, and BitLocker encryption. Evaluations by the German organization AV-Test have plac

Windows 11 software and security issues

18 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Microsoft admits October Windows 11 update failed to fix VPN issues

Windows 11 users continue to navigate technical instabilities following the September 2026 cumulative update, KB5124008. While this patch resolved previous black desktop and taskbar freeze issues, it introduced several n

Personal cybersecurity and data protection practices

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: University of Belgrade Rector targeted by Pegasus spyware

Guidance for individual digital security focuses on maintaining robust habits to mitigate risks from data breaches and identity theft. Key recommendations include regular software updates for operating systems and applic

Microsoft Defender expansion to Linux environments

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint expands support to Linux workstations

Microsoft has expanded the capabilities of Microsoft Defender to include Linux desktop and workstation environments. Initially introduced in public preview, the expansion aims to provide developers and IT professionals w

Microsoft Copilot: Transition to unified super app and AI-ag

74 clusters · 217 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Microsoft to unbundle Copilot from Microsoft 365 subscriptions

Microsoft is accelerating its transition toward a unified AI “super app,” merging consumer Copilot with Microsoft 365 Copilot to reduce friction and simplify licensing. Internal documentation regarding “Project Aion” rev