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Though the threat may be patched up by Windows, you could still be at risk for this Windows SmartScreen malware threat. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses the issue.
Windows SmartScreen security has been compromised for years Newly-discovered methods have surfaced that get around Windows' built-in checks for malicious downloads. By Michael Crider ...
Phemedrone infostealer campaign has been found to exploit the Windows SmartScreen vulnerability for initial infections.
Today, in our continuing series of Windows 8 tips and tricks, we're going to look at closing Windows 8 Metro apps, and how to work with SmartScreen -- a new feature in Windows 8 that prevents you ...
Microsoft has fixed a security vulnerability used by threat actors to circumvent the Windows SmartScreen security feature and deliver Magniber ransomware and Qbot malware payloads.
The other zero-day flaw being actively exploited in the wild — CVE-2023-24880 — is a “Security Feature Bypass” in Windows SmartScreen, part of Microsoft’s slate of endpoint protection tools.
One moderate vulnerability that's already exploited impacts the Windows SmartScreen Security Feature.
Last month, Microsoft rolled out the first major Windows 10 update for PCs and tablets. Today, the company is detailing one of the security improvements included within: Microsoft SmartScreen can ...
The bug already seeing exploitation is CVE-2022-44698, which allows attackers to bypass the Windows SmartScreen security feature.
Edge Canary expands Scareware Blocker with new controls, blocking scam sites by default & sharing details with Defender ...
A security feature bypass vulnerability in the Windows SmartScreen anti-phishing and anti-malware service, it carries a CVSS score of 5.4 and is of moderate severity.
Two security feature bypasses impacting Microsoft SmartScreen are on the February Patch Tuesday docket, among over 70 issues.