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Secure Software2 min readSeptember 22, 2026

New Windows Defender zero-day blocks Microsoft antivirus updates

A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Windows Defender allows attackers to prevent Microsoft antivirus updates from being installed, leaving systems vulnerable to malware and other threats. Organizations should immediately monitor their Windows Def

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