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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft's patch didn't actually fix Windows Defender, but there's a workaround ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The update didn't fix the persistent LSA warnings, but you shouldn't be worried. Here's why. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 16:54:18 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 19 May 2023 16:58:26 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ lowryb3865@gmail.com (Brendan Lowry) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brendan Lowry ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A7VPYr4dLMNn7ziNidr2pB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to get started with Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ On Windows 11, you can manage various settings and features from Microsoft Defender Antivirus, and in this guide, I'll show you how. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:44:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:48:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ mhuck@live.com (Mauro Huculak) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mauro Huculak ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bCUMpkfCPDGrAJj6sEpDfW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS brings zero-touch onboarding to public preview ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Waiting on end-users to interact with apps is annoying. Luckily, enterprises no longer have to worry about that obstacle, at least when it comes to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:41:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Software Apps]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Robert Carnevale ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J5r6YfTpQrCqMnHBWHiL8e-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to view malware history in Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.windowscentral.com/how-view-malware-history-microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows-10</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this guide, we'll show you the different ways you can check the history of malware that Microsoft Defender Antivirus has detected on Windows 10 using the Windows Security app and PowerShell commands. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:30:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:41:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ mhuck@live.com (Mauro Huculak) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mauro Huculak ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RYnnb26ZX7rzuWgLDGfP5Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to enable network file scanning with Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.windowscentral.com/how-enable-scan-network-files-microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows-10</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this guide, we'll show you the steps to allow Microsoft Defender Antivirus to scan network files on your computer running Windows 10. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:40:38 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ mhuck@live.com (Mauro Huculak) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Mauro Huculak ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gs46RGVyt4PB3vp7E3BwA5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Some HP devices are facing BSOD and boot loops, but HP appears to have a fix ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ HP users saw some serious issues with PCs over the weekend, including the Blue Screen of Death and boot loops. Now, an update from HP might fix the issue. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 16:11:23 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 26 May 2020 16:29:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sendicott47@outlook.com (Sean Endicott) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Endicott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/azS6nBtoHFxxjr9QCeeosd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Wonky Windows 10 update breaks antivirus protection — here's the fix ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Another issue with a Windows update is causing issues for people. This time, the bug causes errors with Windows Defender, preventing people from scanning their systems. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:42:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:05:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Endicott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JZdkWbhEDf872sUJdPZvPD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft Defender ATP now in public preview for Linux ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microsoft continues to get Microsoft Defender onto more platforms. Microsoft Defender ATP is now available in public preview on Linux. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:46:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:22:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sendicott47@outlook.com (Sean Endicott) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Endicott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FR49cL9a3CtDDjvwoC4YJm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Best Free Antivirus Alternatives to Windows Defender]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Best Free Antivirus Alternatives to Windows Defender]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft Defender on the way for iOS and Android ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ iOS and Android devices will have access to Microsoft Defender later this year. Microsoft Defender on mobile devices will focus on preventing malware and phishing attacks. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:12:36 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Software Apps]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sendicott47@outlook.com (Sean Endicott) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Endicott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GptnQHfomyWQ4tRVdEsyg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Windows Defender gets the job done — so why even gamble with third-party antivirus? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Avast is selling its users' browsing data for marketing purposes, according to a new report this week. In a world where Windows Defender is more than good enough to get the job done, why even risk using a third-party antivirus? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:58:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 11 May 2020 15:45:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.lancaster@mobilenations.com (Dan Thorp-Lancaster) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Thorp-Lancaster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FR49cL9a3CtDDjvwoC4YJm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tamper protection now available in Windows 10 Home and for organizations through Microsoft InTune ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tamper protection helps systems detect when something tries to disable a security setting. It's now available for Windows 10 Home users and for organizations through Microsoft Intune. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:06:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Microsoft]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sendicott47@outlook.com (Sean Endicott) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Endicott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GptnQHfomyWQ4tRVdEsyg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Windows Defender bug causing Quick and Full scans to fail ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A bug in the latest version of Windows Defender causes Quick and Full scans to fail after a few seconds and only scanning a few files. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:33:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:23:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sean Endicott ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cf9phFkH9ayTn46yd2HUPb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac hits open public preview ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ IT professionals can now take advantage of Microsoft Defender ATP for Mac as part of a preview program now open to the public. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 16:50:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Microsoft Office]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.lancaster@mobilenations.com (Dan Thorp-Lancaster) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Thorp-Lancaster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PYauNMXgGXA6zLo4ZUZLdM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Chime in: Do you believe Windows Defender to be enough to protect your PC? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Windows Defender has evolved over the years from a project within Microsoft to a fully featured free security suite that has capture ground against the top, commercially available solutions. Is it now good enough to rely on? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2018 14:30:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:05:02 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rich Edmonds ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y8hgQdqCoXoKugE4Fx8yVE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft releases Windows Defender Browser Protection extension for Chrome ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microsoft's new Windows Defender browser extension for Chrome promises to protect against phishing attacks and malicious websites. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:32:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Software Apps]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Windows Defender halted 'massive' malware campaign this week, Microsoft says ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microsoft says that Windows Defender helped to halt a "massive" malware outbreak that attempted to infect nearly 500,000 PCs in a matter of hours this week. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:42:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Windows 10]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.lancaster@mobilenations.com (Dan Thorp-Lancaster) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Thorp-Lancaster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZMfmTssw39n7rRpKD8FSd8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Windows Defender ATP to add support for Windows 7 and 8.1 this summer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Windows Defender ATP will add support for monitoring Windows 7 and 8.1 machines this summer. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:14:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:16:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.lancaster@mobilenations.com (Dan Thorp-Lancaster) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Thorp-Lancaster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xce3MtdVssGxc9wbHPHs85-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Windows Defender will soon set its sights on coercive 'cleaner' software ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Windows Defender will protect you against potentially coercive 'cleaner' software starting on March 1. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:48:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Windows 10]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.lancaster@mobilenations.com (Dan Thorp-Lancaster) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Thorp-Lancaster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZMfmTssw39n7rRpKD8FSd8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft extends Windows Defender ATP across macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microsoft is extending Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) across even more platforms. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:19:38 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:21:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.lancaster@mobilenations.com (Dan Thorp-Lancaster) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Thorp-Lancaster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tauNK37hrkTjJ4L9qJHLiX-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Windows Defender ATP for Fall Creators Update now in public preview ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Just ahead of the Fall Creators Update’s release, Microsoft has started opening up some new Windows Defender security features for public testing. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 18:19:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:34:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.lancaster@mobilenations.com (Dan Thorp-Lancaster) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Thorp-Lancaster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgQkwiJiyTSvEm5YRvhgr5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Following Kaspersky complaint, Microsoft outlines approach to antivirus coverage ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Following recent complaints from antivirus firm Kaspersky regarding what it sees as anticompetitive practices in Windows 10, Microsoft has taken to a blog post to outline its approach to antivirus coverage. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:08:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Microsoft]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.lancaster@mobilenations.com (Dan Thorp-Lancaster) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Thorp-Lancaster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/55WgM96XSxRH4HFCchH33j-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kaspersky files antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Europe over Windows Defender ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kaspersky Lab has moved to file an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in Europe over what it sees as unfair practices to promote Windows Defender over competing products in Windows 10. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:01:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:46:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ dan.lancaster@mobilenations.com (Dan Thorp-Lancaster) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Dan Thorp-Lancaster ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/55WgM96XSxRH4HFCchH33j-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Microsoft announces enhanced Windows Defender threat protection for enterprise ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microsoft has announced the next step the company has taken to offer enhance security for enterprise. Called Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, this new service will aid enterprise customers in detecting, investigating and responding to advanced attacks on network infrastructure. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:20:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:48:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rich Edmonds ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gpatHtPHA9nJTpyT8EExvf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ You can perform an offline scan with Windows Defender in Windows 10 build 14271 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An offline version of Windows Defender has been spotted in the Windows 10 Insider Preview. If you're rocking build 14271, it's possible to reboot the installation into a more secure mode to begin scanning the PC for threats to be removed without requiring external storage. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:22:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:29:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ rich.edmonds@futurenet.com (Rich Edmonds) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rich Edmonds ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dB4semecxf9vxYe6aNq9ae-1280-80.jpg">
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