Project of the day (day 19) 2023, Sunday, September 10th

#LinuxDefender : https://github.com/seanpm2001/Linux_Defender/

#Linux #Defender is an anti-virus for Linux, with a #WindowsDefender like #interface (which can be turned off when needed) it clears most common Linux desktop malware, but extends to also include #spyware and, depending on how strict you set it to be, it can block the installation of programs like Google Chrome, and other tracking software pieces (they are spyware) along with any #proprietary software.

It is written mostly in #Python with rule sets additionally being written in #YARA it is aimed at being ported to as many Linux distributions as possible. It is early in development, and is not functional yet.

#Hackers find a way.

This is a scare discover, thankfully now patched, in #WindowsDefender

In case you don't know, *everything is hackable* - literally everything. All it takes is motivation, time, and resources.

https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/-researchers-detail-vuln-that-allowed-for-windows-defender-update-process-hijack

There's a gap between your Microsoft E5-bundled security and your total #cyberdefense needs.

Secureworks #MDR fills that gap by extending your detection capabilities and allowing you to fully leverage solutions you've already paid for.

➡️ https://www.secureworks.com/blog/solving-the-microsoft-e5-security-conundrums

#Cybersecurity #Microsoft #E5 #MicrosoftDefender #WindowsDefender #Cyberdefense #Secureworks #XDR #Tech #GovTech #SCWXE5

If Core isolation on #Windows11 is really that important, why would it turn itself off?!

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/core-isolation-e30ed737-17d8-42f3-a2a9-87521df09b78

#WindowsInsiders #WindowsDefender

Wife complained her new Asus #ROG #gamer #laptop was slower browsing than her 5-year old HP laptop and wanted to return the new one.

Wow - free 1-year of #McAfee #TotalProtection is a total performance killer.

She went 10 years with #WindowsDefender without issue, so hoping for another ten.

"It took over 5 years, but Microsoft has finally fixed a bug that caused Windows Defender to drain CPU resources when Mozilla’s Firefox browser is active.

In 2018, Mozilla staff reported that #Windows 10’s built-in malware-detection program caused CPU consumption to top 30%. "

5-Year-Old #WindowsDefender Bug That Caused #CPUSpikes on #Firefox Finally Fixed | #BugHunt #Browsers | PCMag

https://www.pcmag.com/news/5-year-old-windows-defender-bug-cpu-spikes-on-firefox-finally-fixed

...e comunque, preferire Linux!

https://www.ilpost.it/2023/03/14/windows-defender-antivirus-commerciali/

#antivirus #windowsdefender #windows #macos #cybersecurty

@DaemonFC
Espechally since 3rd Party AV on #Windows is always a malware-like #KernelHack and worsens #ITsec.

If one doesn't trust #WindowsDefender they should not use Windows at all - period!

There has got to be a tool I can drop this windows diagnostic zip file in and have it give me a breakdown of what is going on 😒 #sysadmin #WindowsDefender #Microsoft

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/remote-actions/collect-diagnostics

Are there any free and #ScreenReader accessible #antivirus tools for #Windows besides #WindowsDefender, #Avast and #AVG? I'm not counting #Malwarebytes here because its free version is far too crippled. #accessibility #cybersecurity

Este sábado 18 a las 11:30h haremos un programa en vivo en @stereo donde hablaremos de Windows Defender y cómo configurarlo para tener un equipo seguro. También hablaremos del PC Manager de Microsoft para mejorar el rendimiento de tu PC y otras configuraciones interesantes. Únete aquí: https://stereo.com/u/m21Y6JVtj9RR

#PCSecurity #WindowsDefender #MicrosoftPCManager #Technology #TechTips. ¡No te pierdas la acción!

💻 ¿Crees que tu equipo está seguro? 🔒 No te arriesgues, asegúralo con Windows Defender! 💻 Este sábado 11:30 am, escucha nuestro programa en Stereo donde te enseñaremos cómo configurarlo correctamente. No te pierdas la oportunidad de proteger tus datos y tu privacidad. 🔒👂

Síguenos en este enlace para escuchar el programa: https://stereo.com/u/m21KUayJ5nAh

#WindowsDefender #SeguridadInformática #ProtegeTuEquipo

"¡Atención amantes de la tecnología! Este sábado a las 11:30 en Stereo, tendremos un programa muy especial que no se pueden perder. Hablaremos sobre el PC Manager de Microsoft, una herramienta en versión beta que mejorará el rendimiento de sus equipos y complementará la seguridad de Windows Defender. ¡No esperen más y únanse a nosotros para conocer más sobre esta revolucionaria herramienta! Siga el enlace para obtener más información: https://stereo.com/u/m2174JOpYJUL #PCManager #Microsoft #Tecnología #WindowsDefender".

"¡Atención amantes de la tecnología y la seguridad en línea! Este fin de semana en #stereo , hablaremos sobre Windows Defender y cómo configurarlo de manera adecuada. La protección de nuestros dispositivos es fundamental en la era digital y tener un buen antivirus es esencial. No te pierdas la oportunidad de estar informado y aprender sobre la importancia de tener un buen sistema de seguridad. ¡Asiste a nuestro programa en vivo este sábado a las 11:30am hora española! https://stereo.com/u/m2174JOpYJUL ¡Te esperamos!

#WindowsDefender #SeguridadEnLínea #ProgramaEnVivo"

"¡Atención! Amigos de @Mastodon ¿Quereis aprender a proteger vuestros PCS de forma segura? ¡No te pierdas nuestro próximo programa en stereo! Te enseñaremos a configurar Windows Defender, PC Manager de Microsoft y los buscadores más seguros del momento. ¡Síguenos para no perderte detalle! #WindowsDefender #PCseguridad #seguridadenlínea https://stereo.com/u/m2174JOpYJUL"

And here's the news blurb about the incident. #Microsoft #WindowsDefender #MicrosoftUpdate #WindowsUpdate #ASR

https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/13/23553370/microsoft-start-menu-taskbar-shortcuts-windows-disappearing-it

Ope, maybe disable some ASR Rules for a day or two...
#WindowsDefender #WindowsUpdate

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/buggy-microsoft-defender-asr-rule-deletes-windows-app-shortcuts/amp/

I went to install the currently free 'Halo Lite' VST synth, but Windows Defender threw up an install warning saying it was unrecognised and therefore could be dangerous malware.

Disappointing.

#vst #vst3 #synth #musiciansofmastodon #windowsdefender #cybersecurity #software

In the end, the whole thing was deleted by "Everything" and "IOBitUnlocker" and I could restore the Windows Defender halfway. Kaspersky is still displayed in the "Control Panel" and can not be deleted there. Therefore, keep your hands off this AV. I have never experienced anything like this!

2/2

#kaspersky #av #windows #tech #windowsdefender #os

:ms_clown: Soo. Where do I start. Yesterday (31.12.22) I downloaded the AV (antivirus) Kaspersky Free due to a supposed virus. What a mistake the whole thing was. The scan etc. ran totally fine, Kaspersky found nothing and that was the end of the matter. So I wanted to uninstall the whole thing today. And Tada, it did not work. Apparently KS eats so deeply into the OS that you can not uninstall it. 1/2 (Read more down below)

#kaspersky #av #windows #tech #windowsdefender