Microsoft Defender update causes scans to crash

A bad security intelligence update causes Microsoft Defender to crash during Full and Quick Scans on some PCs. Upgrading to Security Intelligence Update v1.457.236.0 resolves the issue.
Redmond

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Adds 'Authenticated Scan for Windows' Capability

Microsoft this week announced that its Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management solution can now scan Windows devices that are lacking certain agent support. This capability, called "authenticated ...

Best Malware Removal Tools 2026: I Infected a PC to Find Out What Works

Best malware removal for Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone in 2026, with free options and a step-by-step guide to clearing each one.
VentureBeat

Microsoft investigating Defender issue with Log4j scanner

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Microsoft is investigating reports that the Apache Log4j vulnerability ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 is warning “Virus protection is off,” Microsoft confirms it’s false, but verify if Defender is actually enabled

If Windows 11 is sending alerts that you need to turn on virus protection and your PC is unprotected, don't worry.
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Defender Log4j scanner triggers false positive alerts

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is currently showing "sensor tampering" alerts linked to the company's newly deployed Microsoft 365 Defender scanner for Log4j processes. The alerts are reportedly ...