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Microsoft Defender flagging “Cerdigent” trojan malware on Windows 11, Server PCs worldwide

Microsoft Defender flagging “Cerdigent” trojan malware on Windows 11, Server PCs worldwide

By @ssc_combater007
Publication Date: 2026-05-03 15:50:00

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Defender flags “Cerdigent” alerts on Windows tied to DigiCert breach, involves the misuse of legitimate code-signing certs.

A wave of recent alerts from Microsoft Defender identifying a threat labeled “Cerdigent” on Windows systems is drawing the attention of users and security researchers worldwide, with early evidence suggesting the detections may be tied to the abuse of mis-issued digital certificates rather than a…

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