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Microsoft Defender autonomously stops ransomware in 128 seconds

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Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Microsoft Defender Antivirus that can autonomously isolate compromised endpoints within 128 seconds of detecting a high-severity alert. This rapid response aims to halt ransomware attack chains before attackers can establish persistence or move laterally within a network. The system uses AI-driven correlation and real-time analysis to achieve a 99% confidence verdict for isolation, as demonstrated in a case study involving a QNET ransomware attack. AI

IMPACT Enhances endpoint security by rapidly isolating threats, reducing the window for ransomware to cause damage.

RANK_REASON Product update from a major vendor regarding security capabilities.

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Microsoft Defender autonomously stops ransomware in 128 seconds

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Davey Winder, Senior Contributor ·

    Microsoft Says Ransomware Can Be Stopped In 128 Seconds—Here’s How

    As reports confirm the ransomware threat continues to rise, Microsoft has detailed how an attack can be stopped using device isolation in just 128 seconds flat.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Davey Winder, Senior Contributor ·

    Microsoft Says Defender Can Stop Ransomware In 128 Seconds—Here's How

    Microsoft says a new Defender capability isolated a compromised device and stopped a ransomware attack in 128 seconds. Security experts explain what it means—and its limits.

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