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April 21, 2026 at 19:12 UTC
Exploits Turn Windows Defender into Attacker Tool
By Jai Vijayan
AI Summary
Three proof-of-concept exploits targeting Windows Defender are being used in active attacks to turn Microsoft's built-in security platform into an attacker tool, with two of the vulnerabilities remaining unpatched. This demonstrates how core security tools can become vectors for compromise, undermining fundamental endpoint protection assumptions.
Relevance score: 92.0/100
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