Microsoft their software doesn’t seem to get along with each other. According to the last bug noticed by Windows users Microsoft Defender, Office tagged an update of its software as malware. Users failed to install the Office update.
The problem first Microsoft Defender for Endpoint antivirus software It was discovered by Windows system administrators using it. Microsoft started working on the problem after receiving error messages and confirmed that it was indeed a false alert.
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Microsoft Defender warns of malware for Office update
A new report shared by Bleeping Computer Microsoft Defender has announced a new Office update. malicious ransomware showed that it was labeled as Defender has given numerous false warnings about Microsoft software.
The notice from Microsoft Defender included the warning “ransomware behavior detected in the file system”. But antivirus software is actually aware of the warning. Office update the one which OfficeSvcMge.exe He also noted that the file
Microsoft, on the other hand, said that false ransomware warnings began on March 16, and that Windows users may have been mistakenly warned of malicious activity.
Microsoft report Office updateHe said that even if there is no real threat, it contains a code sequence that triggers Defender’s warning system, which is why it gives a false alarm. Technology giant, Defender Ransomware alerts about Office update He also stated that he would not send it and that he had solved the problem.
The Microsoft update will also delete the previous ransomware warning logs on the systems of users who received false alerts and will automatically clear them without the need for any administrator access.
But this isn’t the first time Microsoft Defender has mistaken an innocent file for malware. Microsoft Defender previously saved Office documents Emotet malware and prevented Windows users from opening these files.
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