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highDefenderThreat and Vulnerability Managementupdatelink_discovery · Sep 2, 2026

[Docs] Block executable files from running unless they meet a prevalence, age, or trusted list criterion

Microsoft Defender now blocks executable files from running unless they meet specific criteria related to prevalence, age, or trusted lists, enhancing threat protection and reducing the risk of malicious software execution.

Linked from "Counterfeit installers to system compromise: Tracking a deceptive software download campaign": Block executable files from running unless they meet a prevalence, age, or trusted list criterion
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Security
threat_protectionvulnerability_management
Audience
security_engineeradmin
Environment
cloudhybrid
Ontology Topics
AZ-500SC-300
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