Malware can no longer disable Microsoft Defender via the Registry

From bleepingcomputer.com

Windows Defender

Microsoft has removed the ability to disable Microsoft Defender and third-party security software via the Registry to prevent malware from tampering with protection settings.

Since Windows Vista, users have been able to disable Microsoft Defender completely, and potentially other third-party security software, through the use of the ‘Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus’ group policy setting.

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