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Microsoft’s Critical Windows Defender Security Vulnerability


Microsoft has confirmed a critical vulnerability in Windows Defender that could leak file content data but advised users to do nothing—here’s why.

gettyMicrosoft has confirmed that a critical-rated security vulnerability that impacted Windows Defender and could allow the improper authorization of an index containing sensitive information from a global files search would allow an attacker to disclose that data over a network. ForbesMicrosoft Warning As No-User-Interaction 2FA Bypass Attack ConfirmedBy Davey Winder A Dec. 12 posting to Microsoft’s security update guide has confirmed that a Windows Defender vulnerability, rated as critical according to Microsoft itself, could have enabled an attacker who successfully exploited the issue to leak file content across a network. ForbesNew Android, Windows Warning—Attack Erases Browser Security UpdatesBy Davey Winder Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.

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