Windows 10: Does Windows Defender block web threats like Javascript malware and cryptominers.

Discus and support Does Windows Defender block web threats like Javascript malware and cryptominers. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; First yes i have Ublock and most harmful scripts are blocked if not NoScript does (i switched back to Firefox, after i read Edge will join the DarkSide... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JonL23, Dec 14, 2018.

  1. JONL23
    JonL23 Win User

    Does Windows Defender block web threats like Javascript malware and cryptominers.


    First yes i have Ublock and most harmful scripts are blocked if not NoScript does (i switched back to Firefox, after i read Edge will join the DarkSide ). Anyway when i had Avast installed it would block certain pop-ups and they would be called like JS:trojan ? or minerscripts. But with Defender its very quite. It never pops up saying it blocked something from a webpage. Is there somewhere to see what it blocked? I'd hate to install Avast again and find multiple things Defender has missed. I'm running Defender as a experiment you could say, besides the odd JS threat? i don't really get viruses, i install the odd trial of another AV and scan for the hell of it to see if Avast was missing things. I also reformat and reinstall Windows once or so a year.


    But Defender is to quite, tell me your doing your job Defender.

    :)
     
    JonL23, Dec 14, 2018
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  2. IJUSTHELPING
    IJustHelping Win User

    Windows Defender Doesnt Remove threats.

    It's not Defender's fault you allowed malware onto your system.

    You should practice safer computing habits.

    • Don't open email attachments.
    • Don't click on links in emails.
    • Use a browser that can block ads, flash, java, and javascript.
    • Don't download questionable programs.
    • Etc.
     
    IJustHelping, Dec 14, 2018
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  3. WINDOWSPRO
    WindowsPro Win User
    Windows Defender Doesnt Remove threats.

    I allowed malware into my system? Excuse me. I had set recommended settings. I take care of my PC.
     
    WindowsPro, Dec 14, 2018
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  4. ALEC§TAAR
    Alec§taar Win User

    Does Windows Defender block web threats like Javascript malware and cryptominers.

    Windows Defender Fails Malware Test

    Naw... I'll just stick by Windows Server 2003 SP #1 fully hotfix patched (& current on that note), for now @ least, & doing what I do, to get THIS kind of security analysis score:


    Does Windows Defender block web threats like Javascript malware and cryptominers. APKBelarcAdvisor5of10ScoreBETTERThan417Before.jpg


    I never suck in virus' either! The 2 the times I thought I did, the past 15 years now? They were my own fault (running 2 antivirus once, & another I don't know WHAT caused it, or I can't recall specifics anymore) in "false positives"!

    Ever since I started implementing a BOAT LOAD of things ANYONE can do, if they take 45 min. - 1 hr. running, or doing:

    • BELARC advisor
    • Using some security & speed oriented .reg file hacks
    • gpedit.msc (altering various policies for better security)
    • secpol.msc (hardening default security policies)
    • lusrmgr.msc (hardening default userrights)
    • regedit.exe (registry hive ACL rights)
    • explorer.exe (NTFS rights)
    • Turning off java/javascript & ActiveX/ActiveScripting in browsers
    • Using Tcp/IP ports filtrating (easy to do in IP properties)
    • Turning off Services I do NOT use that may have holes
    • AntiVirus (AntiVir, NOD32, AVG, or Norton Corporate 10.2 edition (my favs @ least - I keep 1 resident, & one other as a 2nd opinion))
    • AntiSpyware program (I like AdAware & SpyBot + use both, 2nd opinion stuff again)
    • SEVERAL AntiRootkit programs (GMER, AVG, BitDefender, BlackLight, Rootkit Buster, Rootkit Revealer, AntiRootKit, Rootkit Hook Analyzer, Sophos - all many doctors opinions from what I feel IS the biggest threat out there now, rootkits)
    • + using a hardware NAT firewall in combination w/ a software firewall (ZoneAlarm used to be good, & the native Windows firewall isn't bad, except for noting outgoing packets)
    • Keeping up on Microsoft security patches to the OS & programs from them I use
    • Being SMART about not opening email attachments & also using TEXT or RTF as my email reading format too
    • After trimming services I do NOT use (& even the ones I don't as well, set disabled or not), I secure them ALL, per this thread:
    Securing Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 services HOW TO

    • Using adbanner blocking HOSTS files (adbanners have been found to hold malicious code more than a few times the past 4-5 years now mind you)
    *HARD TO BELIEVE ON THAT NOTE OF ADBANNERS HOUSING MALWARES IN SCRIPT & MORE?

    CHECK THIS, DATED TODAY 02/21/2007:

    Microsoft apologises for serving malware

    http://apcmag.com/5382/microsoft_apologises_for_serving_malware_to_customers

    *Smile Does Windows Defender block web threats like Javascript malware and cryptominers. :)

    * YOU DO ALL OF THAT? Yes, You CAN be safe online & use Windows, just takes a bit of work... 1 hr. implementing it all, & maybe another 1/2 hr. testing it (like when you secure services - I did a BIG list, but not every possible service under the sun, because I have not run them ALL!)

    MS ships their Operating Systems 'generic' enough to run on anything FULL FUNCTION, right outta the box... this can be its 'problem' too!

    APK

    P.S.=> Funny thing is though, I don't think we'll EVER be "110% solid secure" unless we go OFFLINE... @ least not for another 5 yrs. or so & then I think we'll be REALLY close @ least!

    Microsoft's taking the RIGHT steps, in the RIGHT direction in their apps & OS, & so are other vendors too... this is a GREAT trend!

    Heck - funny thing is? Snort turned up a security hole the other day... a program you CAN use to defend yourself... mistakes & oversights get made is all, still now even.

    Today? It's the "Wild West" still, not as bad as it used to be in the earlier days/decades, but still 'risky' to an extent... still in the Stone Age guys, you'll miss these days, when they are gone... apk
     
    Alec§taar, Dec 14, 2018
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