To disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection, click Manage Settings, and toggle off ...
Microsoft Defender is an essential part of Windows 11 that helps keep your computer safe from all kinds of threats. It's a firewall and antivirus, and contrary to what used to be said a few years ago, ...
Update, March 31, 2025: This story, originally published March 29, has been updated with an explanation of LOLBINS as well as further technical information regarding the Windows Defender Application ...