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Defendnot Disables Windows Defender by Posing as an Antivirus Solution

Defendnot Disables Windows Defender by Posing as an Antivirus Solution

Defendnot is a tool developed by “es3n1n” that disables Windows Defender by exploiting the Windows Security Center (WSC) API to impersonate a legitimate antivirus. It registers itself as a phantom antivirus, requiring administrative privileges. While showcasing advanced reverse engineering techniques, security experts warn it could be misused by malware to disable security protections.

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