Windows users have been reporting that Microsoft’s Defender antivirus program is mistakenly flagging the latest version of the Tor browser as malware. The Tor browser is an important tool for those seeking online privacy as it allows anonymous internet browsing. Experts believe that this false positive is due to Microsoft Defender’s new heuristic detection method, which is designed to identify Trojans that use Tor. However, it seems that Defender is marking Tor itself as malicious. Heuristic detection methods can be effective in detecting new threats but can also lead to false positives. Tor representatives recommend checking the browser’s source and adding it to Microsoft’s exclusion list if necessary. Microsoft has not yet commented on the issue.
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