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Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops. Repeat: Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops
(www.theregister.com)
this post was submitted on 17 Oct 2026
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You know... Morons.
"I install the malware to protec me from malware"
It’s just gonna be part of security audit theater. “Prove your organization is [x] compliant.”
IT: you have to use windows so we can add your computer to intune
Developer: no
IT: Microsoft pls
Microsoft: Ok it’s on Linux now, that’ll be another seat license for clamav wrapped in our logo or something
IT: omg we’re so secure
Auditing company: omg they’re so secure
Wait til you learn about EDR like crowd strike