Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Misidentifies Office Updates as Ransomware

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint mistakenly flagged the Office update process (OfficeSvcMgr.exe) as ransomware, triggering alerts for administrators; Microsoft acknowledged the false positive, explained it stemmed from a code issue, and has since released a fix to prevent further misdetections.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Misidentifies Office Updates as Ransomware

MaGe Linux Operations

May 15, 2021 · Information Security

Microsoft Extends Defender TVM to Linux and macOS for Cross‑Platform Security

Microsoft has expanded its Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) feature of Defender for Endpoint to Linux and macOS, offering public preview support for major distributions and promising future Android and iOS coverage, thereby enhancing cross‑platform security visibility and remediation capabilities for enterprises.

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Microsoft Extends Defender TVM to Linux and macOS for Cross‑Platform Security

IT Architects Alliance

Dec 9, 2019 · Information Security

Why Antivirus Software Is Fading: Market Trends and Future Outlook

The article analyzes the sharp decline of the antivirus software market, citing reduced search interest, Microsoft’s free built‑in Defender, high development costs, shifting user habits toward mobile devices, and offers guidance on when third‑party protection may still be needed.

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Why Antivirus Software Is Fading: Market Trends and Future Outlook