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47DOOM SCORE
Malware campaign disables Windows Update and Microsoft Defender
First seen: Sep 3, 2026, 8:31 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 3, 2026, 4:01 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A malware campaign reportedly targets Windows systems by disabling Windows Update and Microsoft Defender. The supplied information does not specify the number of victims or affected organizations.
SO WHAT?
Disabling security controls can leave affected systems exposed to further compromise and disrupt defensive operations.
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