Windows PCs targeted by dangerous new threat that even gets around Defender - and even though there's a fix, you could still be at risk

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Windows PCs are being targeted with a new threat that is capable of working around its Defender antivirus solution, experts have warned.

Named Phemedrone Stealer, the malware steals sensitive data from the compromised device, such as passwords and authentication cookies, and leaks it to the attackers, according to a new report from cybersecurity researchers Trend Micro.