Microsoft asks users to ignore 'Antivirus is turned off' errors
Summary
Microsoft has advised users to disregard false "Antivirus is turned off" notifications that have appeared after installing the latest Defender updates. This issue is causing confusion for users who believe their protection is compromised when it is not.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This is good news for defenders as it addresses a false positive that could have caused unnecessary alarm and potentially led users to disable legitimate security features.
Defender Context
This alert highlights the importance of verifying security status through reliable means rather than solely relying on intermittent notifications. Defenders should be aware of potential false positives from security software and advise users to confirm the actual state of their protections.