
'BigDiskBuster' Leaves Microsoft Defender Running While Blocking Updates
BigDiskBuster proof of concept keeps Microsoft Defender running while blocking updates and opening a detection gap.
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BigDiskBuster proof of concept keeps Microsoft Defender running while blocking updates and opening a detection gap.

Researcher publishes unpatched BigDiskBuster PoC that can block Microsoft Defender signature and platform updates.

Unverified GitHub proof-of-concept BigDiskBuster blocks Microsoft Defender platform and signature updates, potentially leaving Windows endpoints with outdated anti-malware protection.
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