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In the latest websites run by security experts ,who claim that rival free antiviruses detects way more computer viruses way faster than the M.D.A. in 2026?,you might claim though all free antiviruses are in the same boat?,and to leave things as they are…
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I explored the installed Stinger64 free malware scanner and it was detecting and listing then removed all detections,as shown on the end of scan results lists,compared to the M.D.A. that ignored it ?, or didn't detect it?,or just allowed it?.Did you…
A cloud-native solution that protects workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with threat detection and security recommendations
In 2026,Experts are claming that all free and paid antiviruses have reached the 100% virus detection rates,and it's just not worth moving from one free antivirus to another one free/paid?.AV-Comparatives also show weird end results,as shown in a…
A cloud-native solution that protects workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with threat detection and security recommendations
Problem description I am experiencing an issue where Azure Resource Graph is not returning the vulnerability coverage assessment for my virtual machines in Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Specifically, when querying for the assessment by its ID, no results…
A cloud-native solution that protects workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with threat detection and security recommendations
Summary Since 2026-10-13 around 00:24 UTC, every container image scan with the Microsoft Defender for Cloud CLI fails at the assessment step with HTTP 404. The same setup worked until 2026-10-12. Error [ assess ] Error: scanner error during unknown:…
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While entering only genuine websites as advised by security experts,the websites had hidden computer viruses that were not stopped/detected by the M.D.A., from going in, and they all got downloaded plus installed without pressing any buttons,once the…
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Is there any free tenant service to use just to experiment XDR platform for SC-200 content ? This question is related to the following Learning Module
A cloud-native solution that protects workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with threat detection and security recommendations
Problem description I am facing an issue after migrating my Azure virtual machines from an old Azure tenant to a new tenant. The affected servers still display the previous Defender for Endpoint organization ID instead of the new tenant, and they do not…
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Microsoft Sentinel Analytics redirects to SIEM Workspaces in Defender portal
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I've had 3 computers and 2 phones hacked by a [PII removed]. They are using developer tools and testing sites to monitor my every move including remote listening and emulating devices. I need help please I have no clue about this stuff.
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I need this escalated to a human engineer with product knowledge of Microsoft Defender for Cloud and the Security Resource Provider specifically. The case summary I received does not reflect the diagnostic work already carried out, and I do not want…
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Defender for Cloud: Azure DevOps organization stuck in "OnboardedByOtherConnector" after the original connector was deleted – how to release the orphaned binding? Tags: azure-defender-for-cloud, azure-devops, defender-for-devops Setup …
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I am working with an Azure subscription and have enabled/assigned several compliance standards at subscription scope, including ISO 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27002:2022, and SOC 2 Type 2. This is a personal, fictional Azure lab environment…
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Problem description I am experiencing an issue with Microsoft Defender for Cloud recommendations in the Microsoft Defender portal. When I select a custom cloud scope using the preview Scope filter and view recommendations in the Flat list, the list fails…
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Problem description I am experiencing an issue where a set of 15 container-level assessments in Microsoft Defender for Cloud remain marked as 'Unhealthy' for an Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster that has already been deleted. Despite verifying that…
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Hello Microsoft Team, I am experiencing an issue with Microsoft Sentinel in the Microsoft Defender portal on a newly created Azure Free Trial tenant. I can successfully sign in to Azure Portal, Microsoft Defender portal and Microsoft 365 Admin Center.…
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Hi everyone, I am reaching out for help regarding unrecognized charges on my Azure account. Without my knowledge or any direct use of Azure APIs, my $200 free credit was completely drained, and additional fees are now being charged directly to my credit…
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Hello, We are facing an issue in Microsoft Defender for Cloud (MDC) regarding the "Vulnerability Assessment Findings" workbook. The workbook is not displaying any vulnerability findings and appears to be empty. However, when we navigate to a…
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Issue Summary We are observing an inconsistency in Microsoft Defender for Cloud Secure Score calculations. Multiple recommendations are showing a status of "Completed"; however, the overall Secure Score is not improving as expected. In…
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Context I ran a bounded, resource-level Defender for Storage malware-scanning experiment against one Development/PoC Storage account in France Central. The account allows selected networks rather than unrestricted public access. No Production environment…
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