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Security of Operational Technology can present a unique challenge compared with protecting IT. Legacy protocols, fragile endpoints, and stringent requirements... 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One recent concern is the DefendNot tool, which can quietly disable Microsoft Defender on Windows systems without user awareness. This... 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