Fake Software Installers Disable Windows Update and Weaken Microsoft Defender

Fake Software Installers Disable Windows Update and Weaken Microsoft Defender

The Hacker News · Sep 02, 2026

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Fake Software Installers Disable Windows Update and Weaken Microsoft Defender
Security September 2, 2026

An active malware campaign is using bogus software-download websites to impersonate trusted vendors and distribute malicious installers. "The campaign has targeted users looking to download popular software and has resulted in compromises across multiple organizations and industries, primarily affecting China-based operations of multinational organizations and Chinese-speaking users," Microsoft

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