Windows 10: Is Microsoft Defender aware of and working to stop this new virus?

Sims 4 gaming content creator community is under attack. What is MS doing to protect us?https://simsafterdark.com/malware-warning/https://www.patreon.com/posts/modguard-mod-v1-98126153Recently some mods were uploaded to different pages MTS, TSR, Curseforge and LoversLab, which contain malicious malware code in the script file. The script files are modifidied to download and run an unknown exe file silently without the user knowing.Here are the mods we know for sure were affected by the recent malware outbreak:“Cult Mod v2” uploaded to ModTheSims by PimpMySims impostor account“Social Event

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Better free alternative to microsoft defender?

I'm the unofficial computer guy for my family.

Up until now I have used microsoft defender or security essentials on everyone's computers.

I have tried to teach them how to avoid getting viruses but they still end getting infected.

It seems defender just isn't very good and today was the final straw.

My aunt called me because her computer was not working and when I looked at it it had a full blow ransomware virus.

The virus was running with the message demanding ransom up on the screen and defender had done nothing to stop it.

So now I'm here asking if there is a better option?

I would prefer free but if i have to go with something paid i'll make my family members pay for it or tell them to stop calling me. *Laugh :laugh:

 

Windows 10 defender stops my work

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

If Windows Defender is stopping you for performing some task and it is important for you then you may disable Windows Defender for some time and then enable it after the completion of the task.

In order to turn off Windows defender you need to perform the steps provided below and see if it helps.

• Press Windows key or click on Start.
• Type Windows Defender in the search box.
• Click on Windows Defender Settings.
• Toggle the "Real-time protection" option to Off. This will disable Windows Defender
  in Windows 10.
• Now try to convert a pdf to a ppt and see the difference.

Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

Regards,

 

Windows Defender Not On

Hi,



Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.



I would suggest you to try the below methods and check:

Method 1:

I would suggest you to run virus scan to make sure the computer is free from virus.

The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove virus, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

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Method 2:

Turn the Defender on. Follow the below steps:

• In search, type Defender.
• Now make the option ON by moving the slider accordingly.

Method 3: Run the SFC.

Follow the below steps:

• Open Command Prompt.

• Select “Run as Administrator”.
• Type “sfc /scannow” without quotes and hit
  Enter.

Now check for the issue.



Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.