Warning: Trickbot malicious code can knock down Windows Defender security application on Windows 10

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The Trickbot Trojan is not a new threat but it has evolved to be able to knock down Windows Defender security application on Windows 10 operating system.

According to Forbes' July 14 report, since its appearance (in 2016), this kind of Trickbot bank code has violated no less than 250 million email accounts. Hackers have taken advantage and used this tool to steal online bank account information and e-wallet of users.

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Microsoft's operating system has always been a destination for hackers to distribute Trickbot malware. The latest hackers' campaign is targeting Windows 10 users. Hackers' hide 'TrickBot malicious code in a message on the Office 365 domain page is sophisticatedly designed and detailed to remind users to update. thereby installing this type of Trojan on their personal device.

However, what makes Trickbot one of the most dangerous Trojans today is that it targets Windows 10 users who are accustomed to using Windows Defender only - the default security system of the operating system. Windows to prevent malicious threats.

Warning: Trickbot malicious code can knock down Windows Defender security application on Windows 10 Picture 2 — TrickBot malicious code first appeared in 2016. Photo: Bleeping Computer.

Trickbot has evolved so that not only can it be "avoided" to be detected and also use no less than 17 steps to disable this security software. According to the Bleeping Computer report, when it gets into the computer, the malware will find ways to get into Windows Group Policy, disable Windows Defender completely and turn off security notifications.