Microsoft Defender Bug Triggers False Malware Alerts for DigiCert Certificates

Microsoft fixed a Defender false positive that flagged legitimate DigiCert certificates as malware, disrupting Windows trust ...

Microsoft Defender wrongly flags DigiCert certs as Trojan:Win32/Cerdigent.A!dha

Microsoft Defender is detecting legitimate DigiCert root certificates as Trojan:Win32/Cerdigent.A!dha, resulting in ...
Windows Report

Windows “Cerdigent” Threat Warnings Spread, But Many May Be False Positives

Microsoft Defender “Cerdigent” alerts may stem from DigiCert certificate abuse, not active malware infections.

These 5 critical Windows Defender settings are off by default - turn them on ASAP

Windows Defender has several security settings, including some you need to switch on to get the utmost protection. Here's why ...
WTOP News

Data Doctors: Beware fake Windows Defender alerts

Q: Are Windows Defender warnings that pop up with a phone number legit? A: Microsoft’s built-in security tool has improved over the years, and it still blocks plenty of everyday threats. But the ...
The Eastern Herald

Microsoft Defender Flags Trusted DigiCert Certificates as Malware, Sparks Global Panic

A Defender update wrongly labels trusted DigiCert certificates as malware, causing chaos across Windows systems worldwide.
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Here's Why Windows Is Flagging Random Apps as a Threat

Some Windows PC owners woke up earlier this week to find their computers suddenly spamming them with Windows Defender alerts ...