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The Microsoft Defender family offers comprehensive threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities for everyone—from individuals looking to protect their family to the world’s largest enterprises.
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Advanced Threat Analytics security research network technical analysis: NotPetya
This post is authored by Igal Gofman, Security Researcher, Advanced Threat Analytics. -
Hardening the system and maintaining integrity with Windows Defender System Guard
Just a few weeks ago at Ignite we announced Windows Defender System Guard, which ships in Windows 10, version 1709, also known as the Fall Creators Update. -
Making Microsoft Edge the most secure browser with Windows Defender Application Guard
Innovation in the attack space is constant as adversaries increase in both determination and sophistication. Retain Microsoft Security Experts
Microsoft Security Experts are now available to strengthen your team with managed security services. Learn how to defend against threats with security experts.
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Windows Defender Exploit Guard: Reduce the attack surface against next-generation malware
Windows Defender Exploit Guard is a new set of intrusion prevention capabilities that ships with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. -
Detecting reflective DLL loading with Windows Defender ATP
Today’s attacks put emphasis on leaving little, if any, forensic evidence to maintain stealth and achieve persistence. -
#AVGater vulnerability does not affect Windows Defender Antivirus, MSE, or SCEP
On November 10, 2017, a vulnerability called #AVGater was discovered affecting some antivirus products. -
New tech support scam launches communication or phone call app
(Note: Our Tech support scams FAQ page has the latest info on this type of threat, including scammer tactics, fake error messages, and the latest scammer hotlines. Modernize your Security Operations Center with Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM solution powered by AI and automation that delivers intelligent security analytics across your entire enterprise.
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Detonating a bad rabbit: Windows Defender Antivirus and layered machine learning defenses
Windows Defender Antivirus uses a layered approach to protection: tiers of advanced automation and machine learning models evaluate files in order to reach a verdict on suspected malware. -
How Microsoft tools and partners support GDPR compliance
There are tools available that can ease kick-off activities for CISOs, CIOs, and DPOs. -
Application fuzzing in the era of Machine Learning and AI
Proactively testing software for bugs is not new. -
A worthy upgrade: Next-gen security on Windows 10 proves resilient against ransomware outbreaks in 2017
Adopting reliable attack methods and techniques borrowed from more evolved threat types, ransomware attained new levels of reach and damage in 2017.
