Microsoft Confirms False “Defender Antivirus Turned Off” Alerts Spreading Across Windows Devices
Microsoft has confirmed that a wave of alarming Windows Security pop-ups telling users their antivirus protection is disabled
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Microsoft asks users to ignore ‘Antivirus is turned off’ errors
Microsoft asked customers this week to ignore incorrect alerts that Defender Antivirus has been turned off after installing
RHSA-2026:61313: Important: rhc security update
An update for rhc is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support. Red Hat
RHSA-2026:61259: Low: php security, bug fix, and enhancement update
An update for php is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Red Hat Product Security has
RHSA-2026:61240: Moderate: pipewire security update
An update for pipewire is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9. Red Hat Product Security has
RHSA-2026:61310: Important: kernel security update
An update for kernel is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support
RHSA-2026:61243: Moderate: NetworkManager security update
An update for NetworkManager is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions.