Windows 10: Why does Windows Defender now say that the Windows/System32/Drivers/etc/hosts file is a threat?

Discus and support Why does Windows Defender now say that the Windows/System32/Drivers/etc/hosts file is a threat? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; This file has been here from the very beginning & has not changed. Why is it now a threat?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by AS7734, Aug 5, 2020.

  1. AS7734
    AS7734 Win User

    Why does Windows Defender now say that the Windows/System32/Drivers/etc/hosts file is a threat?


    This file has been here from the very beginning & has not changed. Why is it now a threat?

    :)
     
    AS7734, Aug 5, 2020
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  2. BINSKY3333
    binsky3333 Win User

    Hosts file

    Can i use the hosts file(found in windows/system32/drivers/etc) to link localhost to an ip address.
     
    binsky3333, Aug 5, 2020
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  3. DRONE
    Drone Win User
    Need help. Something is blocking sites.

    Check hosts file (C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc). The blocked sites should be listed there.
     
    Drone, Aug 5, 2020
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  4. SAIDREX
    Saidrex Win User

    Why does Windows Defender now say that the Windows/System32/Drivers/etc/hosts file is a threat?

    Need help. Something is blocking sites.

    already done, nothing there.
     
    Saidrex, Aug 5, 2020
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Why does Windows Defender now say that the Windows/System32/Drivers/etc/hosts file is a threat?

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