Windows Defender is a built-in antivirus and anti-malware software developed by Microsoft for Windows operating systems.  It provides real-time protection against various threats, including:- Viruses Spyware Ransomware Cybersecurity researchers at Fox-IT recently discovered that revived Windows Defender Quarantine folder metadata helps in boosting forensic investigations. Windows Defender Quarantine Folder Metadata In incident response, researchers often confront triggered antivirus apps like Windows Defender.

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