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MS Defender for Endpoint Linux onboarding packages

What are the technical differences between the "Linux" and "Linux Server" onboarding packages that are offered in the Defender console, i.e. if you log in to security.microsoft.com and navigate to Settings > Endpoints >…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-02T18:35:06.94+00:00
Thomas L Carpenter 1 Reputation point
edited a comment 2026-06-04T22:06:27.9033333+00:00
Thomas Carpenter 0 Reputation points
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Streaming API Broken in XDR

There is a functional bug in the Microsoft Defender XDR (security.microsoft.com) portal under the Streaming API configuration. Even when the destination is set to "Forward events to Event Hub," the UI’s field-level validator incorrectly…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-30T22:01:40.4466667+00:00
Ron Cahlon 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:31:36.7433333+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Anti virus product for Windows 7

I have a client who is running expensive software on a Windows 7 OS. This is cabinet making specialty software and there is no upgrade. Is there a Microsoft antivirus product that will still run on Win 7?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-28T13:13:04.3333333+00:00
Chuck Balogh 21 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:28:07.7966667+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Adobe URLs being flagged

I have multiple false positive alerts being generated by Defender related to Adobe URLs. It seems like Defender is flagging Adobe URLs as malicious again , it happened on the 24th April 2025 and now again on 24th April 2026. Is there an issue with…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-28T06:55:53.5566667+00:00
Kavish Singh 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:27:45.08+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Can Microsoft Defender update downloads come from third-party CDN addresses?

I observed several Windows devices receiving Microsoft Defender Security Intelligence updates around the same dates that my network monitor reported executable downloads from external content-delivery addresses. Could Microsoft confirm whether Defender…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-28T01:44:08.2933333+00:00
KinghornAdmin 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:27:22.0133333+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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How to fix MS Defender constantly stating "Something went wrong. Wait a bit and try again."

This happens when I open MS Defender and try to look at the devices in the 'Device protection' box. I did a search and found this, "restart your computer first. If the issue persists, run the System File Checker (sfc /scannow) in an admin command…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-24T15:43:57.4366667+00:00
Brian 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:23:39.3066667+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Microsoft sentinel unauthorized charge

I received an email from Microsoft Defender saying that Microsoft sentinel will be charging me for something I never ordered.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-23T22:37:42.26+00:00
Kelly Hendrex 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:22:02.9466667+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Can't create custom Login pages for Defender Attack Simulation Training

I'm trying to create a custom login page for an attack simulation and am running into an issue. I am clicking "Create a copy" of the Microsoft login template, and am getting the following error: The error says: ${submitLink} token must be…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-20T18:22:22.8633333+00:00
Richard Stahl 20 Reputation points
recommended 2026-06-04T16:11:27.9733333+00:00
JuliaMarvin 19,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Human Operated malicious

Someone can help me to understand about this alert? It's blocked by defender?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-23T04:03:01.55+00:00
Handian Sudianto 7,201 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:10:00.47+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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unable to login ms defender app

I would like to setup the pass key through authenticator app. Before that i am trying to login the MS Defender app. But unfortunately, it is not allowing to sign in. Looking for an help here.

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-20T20:23:53.4133333+00:00
Krishnaiah Nalamothu (International Supplier) 0 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
commented 2026-06-04T16:00:41.4833333+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Windows 11 Defender Virus & Threat Protection missing

The Windows 11 “Virus & threat protection” is still missing even after a repair install. Multiple Windows 11 Powershell and CMD tests have pointed to the conclusion that there is something active in the environment that is suppressing the Defender UI…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-20T19:24:22.8866667+00:00
Darrell Porter 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T16:00:14.52+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Is there any solution to remove or offboard Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from these machines, given that the tenant is no longer active?

Is there any solution to remove or offboard Microsoft Defender for Endpoint from these machines, given that the tenant is no longer active? At the moment, I am unable to download the offboarding script since the original tenant is no longer accessible.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-19T13:47:24.2433333+00:00
Vincent Chung Khui Pin 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T15:54:45.44+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Disable stop or uninstall endpoint protection service

Suddunly showed up in my task manager and consume large amount of cpu capability

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-18T16:26:08.4566667+00:00
Marc Loranger 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T15:54:12.8466667+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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How can a small software publisher build SmartScreen reputation?

We are a legitimate German software company (Dr. Dresing & Pehl GmbH) publishing qualitative data analysis software since many years. After renewing our OV code signing certificate (Sectigo, valid until 2028), our installers show the "Windows…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-10T09:26:46.8866667+00:00
it audiotranskription 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T15:45:36.77+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Hacked Microsoft account – email changed, cannot recover

Hello, My Microsoft account (created around 2019) was hacked. The attacker changed my email and recovery info, so I am completely locked out and my original email now appears invalid. I used the account in Bosnia and Herzegovina on my personal Windows PC…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-08T15:47:22.1366667+00:00
Ejjub Efendić 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T15:41:31.3066667+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Behavior:Win32/Interhta.Int problem

Lately, my PC has been opening a msedge.vg window, and my antivirus keeps notifying me that it removed a virus that was operating in this folder (Behavior:Win32/Interhta.Int). However, the notification keeps popping up, meaning it hasn't completely…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-06T18:16:49.47+00:00
Ed 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T15:28:11.1766667+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Win32/Interhta.Int keeps coming back

Windows Defender detected Win32/Interhta.Int and removed the app. However, the malware keeps coming back time and again - in the space of 1 hour was detected and removed 6 times. I update Windows Defender an ran a full scan but it continues to pop-up.…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-06T15:15:13.3866667+00:00
Abel Costa 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T15:27:01.88+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Device Inventory ( Status)

Prezados Quando o device está com sensor inactive e está em onbording qual seria o problema ?

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-06T14:23:21.78+00:00
Efrain de Oliveira Santos 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-04T15:26:26.07+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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remediation incomplete

What does remediation incomplete mean in windows defender full scan/

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-04-04T15:10:21.1566667+00:00
DK Jennings 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T15:10:36.66+00:00
Pauline Mbabu 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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How to prevent users from logging into personal ChatGPT/Claude accounts on corporate devices using Microsoft Security Stack?

Hi everyone, I am looking for a robust way to enforce Corporate-only access to Generative AI platforms (specifically ChatGPT and Claude) across our organization. The Goal: Users should be able to log in using their Corporate Entra ID (SSO), but they must…

Microsoft Security | Microsoft Defender | Other
asked 2026-03-02T07:13:48.0366667+00:00
DAVAADEMBEREL PU 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-04T13:40:38.7633333+00:00
Thaller 0 Reputation points