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XCCDF
Microsoft Defender Antivirus Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000279
SRG-APP-000279
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-APP-000279
1 Rule
Microsoft Defender AV must be configured to block the Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) feature.
High Severity
After enabling this feature, PUA protection blocking takes effect on endpoint clients after the next signature update or computer restart. Signature updates take place daily under typical circumstances. PUA will be blocked and automatically quarantined.