HOSTS file blocking telemetry is now flagged as a risk

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by itsmemario1, Aug 4, 2020.

  1. itsmemario1

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  6. murphy78

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    #6 murphy78, Aug 5, 2020
    Not that I would attempt to use the hosts file mod over the simple registry key, but doesn't Microsoft whitelist their own websites? Or is that only in the firewall? Has anyone actually tested this with wireshark or similar?
     
  7. Feniksrising

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    #7 Feniksrising, Aug 6, 2020
    Isn't that pretty normal? Malware likes to modify the hosts file.
     
  8. pf100

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    Defender should flag Windows as a risk.
     
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    #9 mdl052020, Aug 7, 2020
    agreed with pf100 .
     
  10. scaramonga

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    #10 scaramonga, Aug 9, 2020
    Yup, a big one.