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Hackers Abuse Microsoft Defender Exclusions to Hide Malware From Antivirus Scans

Cybersecurity NewsOctober 1, 20265 min read

Hackers are abusing Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions to keep malicious files outside routine security scans. Rather than switching protection off completely, attackers can leave antivirus running while creating gaps around malware staging folders and selected file types. This is an established evasion technique, not a new malware family. It requires administrator privileges or higher, making […] The post Hackers Abuse Microsoft Defender Exclusions to Hide Malware From Antivirus Scans appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Hackers are abusing Microsoft Defender Antivirus exclusions to keep malicious files outside routine security scans. Rather than switching protection off completely, attackers can leave antivirus running while creating gaps around malware staging folders and selected file types. This is an established evasion technique, not a new malware family. It requires administrator privileges or higher, making it a step after attackers gain sufficient control. Separate reporting on fake Claude desktop installers shows how malicious downloads can lead to exclusion changes that shelter remote access malware. Huntress researchers…

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