ConfigureDefender utility for Windows 10/11

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In latest update for windows
August 30, 2019—KB4512941 (OS Build 18362.329)

Many improvements/fixes for Windows Defender


But issues with this update ?

Could be interesting for ConfigureDefender ?
 
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Hi,

In latest update for windows
August 30, 2019—KB4512941 (OS Build 18362.329)

Many improvements/fixes for Windows Defender


But issues with this update ?

Could be interesting for ConfigureDefender ?
Thanks. The above should not be related to the WD settings made via ConfigureDefender.(y)
 

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From time to time some people are trying to test WD Network Protection and sometimes fail for some reason. This feature works independently of any web browser - it is not the web browser extension. Here is a direct link to test it: SmartScreen Test
After using this link with active Network Protection, WD shows the alert:
WDNP.png


I have just tested it by using Firefox portable on the above demo link and on the real phishing link. Works well on Windows ver. 1903 Home and Pro.
 

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From time to time some people are trying to test WD Network Protection and sometimes fail for some reason. This feature works independently of any web browser - it is not the web browser extension. Here is a direct link to test it: SmartScreen Test
After using this link with active Network Protection, WD shows the alert:
View attachment 222979

I have just tested it by using Firefox portable on the above demo link and on the real phishing link. Works well on Windows ver. 1903 Home and Pro.

Yes, I saw a post like that today. No understanding ... :barefoot::barefoot::barefoot::barefoot:
 

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Did you use this link:
@Andy Ful I tested Network Protection with Brave Beta and did not get the Windows notification.
Did you use this link: SmartScreen Test

Edit.
I have just tried this link with Brave - connection blocked by WD Network Protection.
Brave have shown the error page starting with the below text:
Access to hxxps://smartscreentestratings2.net/ was denied ...
 
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I have tried to open the demo link on Brave beta - blocked by WD Network Protection and Brave beta have shown another error alert:
This site can’t provide a secure connection
smartscreentestratings2.net uses an unsupported protocol.

ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH
 
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I also used the old phishing link - blocked by WD Network Protection with another alert in Brave beta:
Access to earthlifebalance.com was denied
You don't have authorization to view this page.

HTTP ERROR 403
 

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@oldschool,
try to reboot the computer and next run ConfigureDefender to see if Network Protection is ON.

Network Protection still on. Test result the same.

Hmmm, I previously used Defender Control to turn off WD. I wonder if that had anything to do with it? :unsure:

Maybe uninstall H_C and separate ConfigureDefender and reinstall CD? :unsure:
 

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Network Protection still on. Test result the same.

Hmmm, I previously used Defender Control to turn off WD. I wonder if that had anything to do with it? :unsure:

Maybe uninstall H_C and separate ConfigureDefender and reinstall CD? :unsure:
Hmm try that. Restore everything to default. Restart your pc then apply everything again, restart again and see what happens.
 
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Hmmm, I previously used Defender Control to turn off WD. I wonder if that had anything to do with it? :unsure:
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Yes, this is the source of your problem. No need to reinstall H_C. You have to enable WD (via Defender Control) and reboot the computer. Sometimes the Network Protection needs some time to activate (more reboots).
 

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Yes, this is the source of your problem. No need to reinstall H_C. You have to enable WD (via Defender Control) and reboot the computer. Sometimes the Network Protection needs some time to activate (more reboots).

Tried that, and I checked Get-MpPreference and see Network Protection enabled. Same result and still no notification. No matter, I have Traffic Light installed on Brave.:barefoot::barefoot::barefoot:
 

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WD's network protection is very unstable. Sometimes it works but sometimes it doesn't. It did work for me but not always. I have never seen it blocking anything in my HUB test
it needs a proper fix so it will work for everyone. Still, it's an experimental feature so users have to enable it using powershell or ConfigureDefender
 

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Is this issue only happening on Brave and no other browser?
https://malwaretips.com/threads/configuredefender-utility-for-windows-10.79039/post-832055

WD Network Protection works differently from browser extensions. It rarely blocks the domain. It usually blocks only the malicious element embedded in the website. Many websites load something only when you explicitly click on it, or try to put login password, etc. So, to test properly WD Network Protection you must click everything on the website. Most web browser extensions will simply block the website when you open it. In this way, you get less false positives.

Here is my old test:
https://malwaretips.com/threads/upd...ison-malwares-and-phishings.80915/post-764710
 
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