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Clickfix attack on Azure Static webapp

Hi Sir/Mam, We have deployed a nextjs application in Azure Static webapp. We started noticing a clickfix campaign attack on 18th July, 2026 where a fake captcha pop up is being injected on our website. We checked on our local build and found no issues.…

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asked 2026-07-24T20:04:35.7633333+00:00
Tushar Gopalka 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-26T19:44:16.46+00:00
Sina Salam 30,816 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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how do i remove screen connect from my computer

i believe the screen connect app or program is causing malware on my pc... how do i remove it? i can't find it listed in apps or programs to uninstall

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asked 2026-07-26T02:27:02.8133333+00:00
Stephen Becker 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-26T02:27:21.1+00:00

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Can you trust Microsoft number computer gives you to call for help when computer is on alarm?

My computer began to alarm blaring and talking and told me to contact Microsoft and not to shut down. It gave me a number to call. My phone would not work. I used my husband's phone and call the number that was on the screen. I did and this person has…

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asked 2026-07-25T15:28:45.4833333+00:00
Clarissa Barnett-Stewart 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-07-25T17:17:06.4333333+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 12,741 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
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Inquiry on Granular Enablement of Defender for Cloud (CWPP) Plans at Resource Group or Resource Level

We are looking to enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud (CWPP) plans selectively within a single Azure subscription based on specific resource groups or instances. Current Setup & Requirements: Subscription Structure: We currently have a single Azure…

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asked 2026-07-24T02:35:27.82+00:00
Rita L He 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-25T03:19:39.35+00:00
Marcin Policht 97,985 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Can we block non-PE files (.docx, .xlsx, .pdf) in Defender for Endpoint indicators?

According to Microsoft Defender's documentation, file indicators support Portable Executable (PE) files such as .exe, .dll only. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endpoint/indicator-file Does this mean we cannot add/block non-PE files…

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asked 2026-07-23T14:58:18.1466667+00:00
Clyd Steven Tito 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-24T15:37:03.3333333+00:00
Clyd Steven Tito 20 Reputation points
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My offline antivirus stops at 93% and doesn't provide any info

So I was running Microsoft's Antivirus offline's scan to catch a Trojan:Win32/Commando.A!ml type when the scan stopped at 93%. I've check C:\Windows\debug and the mrt.log file but didn't find my current scan and the malware keeps getting blocked by the…

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asked 2026-07-24T03:30:55.77+00:00
Larson Lanka 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-07-24T04:10:24.18+00:00
Larson Lanka 0 Reputation points
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Intune/MDE Config/Policy Management Migration

Hello! First time poster here, with kind of a spaghetti mess going on. The company I work for is in the process of moving from on-prem to cloud solutions (MDE to Intune Management) and while some devices have AutoPiloted successfully, other devices were…

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asked 2026-07-23T21:38:26.5066667+00:00
BrettBartlett-4036 0 Reputation points
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Virus & threat protection history says "no recent actions"

Hello, I have Windows 11 Pro - Version 25H2. For several months Windows Virus & threat protection history says "no recent actions". Even when I have a PUP alert, or a folder access blocked notification that clearly requires my action. Most…

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asked 2026-07-23T15:05:16.9666667+00:00
Bennie Gusnowsky 0 Reputation points
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how to delete a Trojen file causing quarantine fail during a full system scan

During my full system scan run thru Microsoft Security panel the scan stopped with quarantine fail message identifying the offending file as Trojon:Win32/SparkOnSoft.A!MTB and identified an affected file as one of my download PDF. I am eighty one years…

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asked 2026-07-22T23:40:23.02+00:00
Yousuf Naqvi 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-07-23T00:13:08.0633333+00:00
Caozhi Li 7,315 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Hyper-V not being disabled

Hello and regards I have a very big problem I recently bought a Surface Pro 11 with an Intel CPU and I want to install vmware on it for EVE-NG but no matter what I do, there is a problem with VT-d and I have turned off hyper-v and memory integrity and…

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asked 2026-06-13T07:15:49.5+00:00
65690449 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-22T20:24:57.59+00:00
Adam Carnell 0 Reputation points
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Ms defender unable to turn on web protection android 17

Since updating to android 17 I keep getting a message that web protection is turned off. When I follow the path to the accessibility settings in my pixel 10 under downloaded apps Microsoft defender is grayed out and I am unable to turn it on.…

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asked 2026-07-03T00:21:41.8966667+00:00
David Harris 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-07-22T20:05:10.0033333+00:00
Keith Alford 0 Reputation points
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"files infected"

Ran msert: results over 1,724,291 showed 17 "files infected", but report indicated no viruses, spyware or unwanted software. Does the "infected files" mean anything and if so how can I find them?"

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asked 2026-07-22T18:29:00.7266667+00:00
J Frommell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-22T18:29:17.85+00:00

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notify me when Microsoft defender firewall blocks a new app

when i try to make ( notify me when Microsoft defender firewall blocks a new app) on .. it back again to off .. how can i fix that?

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asked 2026-07-21T16:10:00.2533333+00:00
Abraam Asheyaa 0 Reputation points
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"Defender Endpoint P2 Device" Documentation for how to assign licenses to Devices not users

Hello, We have purchased 100+ Device based licenses for defender that are intended for our shared devices that use a shared 'generic' AD user account, these devices do not have primary users as such. Within the 365 Admin Centre, we have assigned the…

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asked 2026-07-21T01:49:45+00:00
Michael O'Brien 25 Reputation points
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How to get rid of these Virus Notifications via Microsoft Edge

I was adding new wifi information to my ADT and I copied the website over to Edge then I start receiving Win32! and popup notifications saying my Virus protection is turn off via Microsft Edge. I did a full virus scan nothing is found. I did a Microsoft…

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asked 2026-07-21T01:03:58.2833333+00:00
PETRA MIKE 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-21T01:04:17.4033333+00:00

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How do I block a URL?

I think I block a url through my windows firewall but I am not seeing the options to do so. Any help will be most appreciated. A blacklisted url keeps popping up as being blocked even though I am not trying to access the site. I have no idea what the…

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asked 2026-07-20T17:57:27.9866667+00:00
Bob Ross 0 Reputation points
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OpenSSL Vulnerability in On-Premises Data Gateway

We have On‑Premises Data Gateways installed on one of our servers, running the latest update (version 3000.298 from December 2025). However, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is still detecting OpenSSL vulnerabilities in DLL files. Is there an official…

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asked 2026-01-16T12:34:58.06+00:00
Olga Lavrinets 50 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-20T10:46:37.3+00:00
kiwiant 0 Reputation points
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How do I scan with windows defender

I am getting a pop up on the right side of my screen that says viruses found and recommended running a windows defender scan. How do I do that.

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asked 2026-07-20T01:42:03.6933333+00:00
Arthur Nichols 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-20T02:04:06.0466667+00:00
kagiyama yutaka 4,345 Reputation points
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Remove Endpoint from Defender

How we can delete endpoint from Asset - Device on Microsoft Defender portal? If I delete the device from Entra then the devices will be removed also from Defender portal?

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asked 2026-07-19T05:41:13.0166667+00:00
Handian Sudianto 7,341 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-19T15:16:52.32+00:00
Nathan Roberts (SN) 12,741 Reputation points Student Ambassador Volunteer Moderator
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how to disable microsoft defender services

How to disable the below services? Detected running AV/ATP Service: "Microsoft Defender Core Service Detected running AV/ATP Service: Microsoft Defender Antivirus Service

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asked 2025-12-07T10:34:19.67+00:00
Ramesh Goud 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-18T09:36:32.06+00:00
Dexter Adams 0 Reputation points