Hackers Abuse Microsoft Defender Exclusions to Hide Malware From Antivirus Scans

Hackers are abusing Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions to keep malicious files outside routine security scans. Rather than switching protection off completely, attackers can leave antivirus running while creating gaps around malware staging folders and selected file types. This is an established evasion technique, not a new malware family. It requires administrator privileges or higher, making […]

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