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Microsoft Defender Bug Triggers False Malware Alerts for DigiCert Certificates

Microsoft fixed a Defender false positive that flagged legitimate DigiCert certificates as malware, disrupting Windows trust stores for some IT teams.

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Microsoft Flagged 8.3B Phishing Emails in Q1 as QR Codes, CAPTCHAs Rise

Microsoft flagged 8.3 billion phishing emails as attackers turned to QR codes, fake CAPTCHAs, PhaaS kits, and file-based payloads.

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Microsoft: Most Windows 11 Users Don’t Need Third-Party Antivirus

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in security is strong enough for most users, though power users and enterprises may still want third-party protection.

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Microsoft Defender Flaws Exploited on Windows, Two Left Unpatched

Although the team with Microsoft moved swiftly to patch the BlueHammer vulnerability, other exploits still threaten Microsoft Defender and Windows users.

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Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

Hackers are using WhatsApp messages to deliver malware to Windows PCs, exploiting user trust and attachments to trigger stealthy, multi-stage attacks.

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