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Predictive technologies are already effective at detecting and blocking malware at first sight. -
Insights from the MITRE ATT&CK-based evaluation of Windows Defender ATP
In MITRE’s evaluation of endpoint detection and response solutions, Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection demonstrated industry-leading optics and detection capabilities. -
Analysis of cyberattack on U.S. think tanks, non-profits, public sector by unidentified attackers
Reuters recently reported a hacking campaign focused on a wide range of targets across the globe. -
Attack uses malicious InPage document and outdated VLC media player to give attackers backdoor access to targets
Our analysis of a targeted attack that used a language-specific word processor shows why it’s important to understand and protect against small-scale and localized attacks as well as broad-scale malware campaigns. -
Windows Defender Antivirus can now run in a sandbox
Windows Defender Antivirus has hit a new milestone: the built-in antivirus capabilities on Windows can now run within a sandbox. -
Office VBA + AMSI: Parting the veil on malicious macros
As part of our continued efforts to tackle entire classes of threats, Office 365 client applications now integrate with Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI), enabling antivirus and other security solutions to scan macros and other scripts at runtime to check for malicious behavior. -
Small businesses targeted by highly localized Ursnif campaign
In social engineering attacks, is less really more? A new malware campaign puts that to the test by targeting home users and small businesses in specific US cities. -
Partnering with the industry to minimize false positives
Every day, antivirus capabilities in Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Microsoft Defender ATP) protect millions of customers from threats. -
Protecting the protector: Hardening machine learning defenses against adversarial attacks
Harnessing the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence has enabled Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP) next-generation protection to stop new malware attacks before they can get started – often within milliseconds. -
Protecting the modern workplace from a wide range of undesirable software
Security is a fundamental component of the trusted and productive Windows experience that we deliver to customers through modern platforms like Windows 10 and Windows 10 in S mode. -
Attack inception: Compromised supply chain within a supply chain poses new risks
A new software supply chain attack unearthed by Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (Windows Defender ATP) emerged as an unusual multi-tier case.