Microsoft Defender now isolates unmanaged Windows devices that have been compromised

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Microsoft Defender now isolates unmanaged Windows devices that have been compromised. Image Credit: Microsoft
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Microsoft Defender now isolates unmanaged Windows devices that have been compromised. Image Credit: Microsoft

When an admin 'contains' a device, any MDE onboarded device will restrict incoming and outgoing communication with that device

Microsoft has introduced a new capability for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) that will allow enterprises to prevent attackers from moving laterally across the network using compromised unman...

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