Tag: windows defender
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New Exploit Bypasses Windows BitLocker via Recovery Partition Files
A security researcher stumbled upon a shocking new exploit, dubbed GreatXML, that bypasses Windows BitLocker in just 4 hours - and it's connected to the Windows Defender Offline Scan feature. If you've ever used this scan, you may be vulnerable to this alarming BitLocker bypass.
Microsoft Rushes Fixes for 167 Vulnerabilities Amid Zero-Day Exploits
Microsoft just rolled out urgent Patch Tuesday fixes for a whopping 167 vulnerabilities in Windows and related software, including zero-day exploits in SharePoint Server and Windows Defender. But with threats evolving at breakneck speed, can patches keep up to protect our increasingly software-reliant lives?