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Microsoft Defender flags legitimate Google search links as malicious
September 2, 2026 · BleepingComputer · Severity: MEDIUM
Microsoft is investigating an issue causing the Defender for Office 365 security software to mistakenly block access to legitimate Google search links.
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365 mistakenly blocks legitimate Google search links.
- The security software flags Google search results as malicious, causing access issues.
- Microsoft is investigating the false positive issue with Defender for Office 365.