Caution: Windows Defender Fake Notification Scam

Recently, Windows users have reported a rise in sophisticated scams involving fake Windows Defender protection. Cybercriminals are utilizing fraudulent pop-up messages that appear to be security alerts from the system, creating a false sense of urgency and convincing people that their computers are infected with viruses. These messages typically carry false claims about malware supposedly found on devices and urge users to download malicious software to 'resolve' the threat.

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