Defendnot — A New Tool That Disables Windows Defender by Posing as an Antivirus Solution

Defendnot, a sophisticated new tool that effectively disables Windows Defender by exploiting the Windows Security Center (WSC) API to register itself as a legitimate antivirus solution.  The Windows Security Center service is designed to ensure Windows computers maintain adequate security protection.  When third-party antivirus software is installed, it registers with WSC, which then automatically disables […]

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