Tag: malware detection
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Microsoft Defender Flags DigiCert Certificates as Malware in False Positives
Microsoft Defender's recent signature update mistakenly flagged legitimate DigiCert root certificates as malware, causing widespread alerts and removal of the certificates, and even prompting some users to reinstall Windows. DigiCert quickly revoked the affected certificates within 24 hours of discovery, minimizing the impact.
Malware Exploits APK Flaws to Evade Android Static Analysis
Malware developers have found a sneaky trick to evade detection on Android devices, exploiting APK flaws to hide their malicious code from static analysis - and over 3,000 malware samples have already adopted this tactic. This widespread technique allows malware to fly under the radar, posing a significant threat to Android users.