Merge branch 'main' into pr/2996

Author: denisebmsft

CloudAppSecurityDocs/tutorial-dlp.md

@@ -79,7 +79,6 @@ Our approach to information protection can be split into the following phases th
     1. Under **Inspection method**, choose and configure one of the following classification services:
 
         - **[Data Classification Services](dcs-inspection.md)**: Uses classification decisions you've made across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview Information Protection, and Defender for Cloud Apps to provide a unified labeling experience. This is the preferred content inspection method as it provides a consistent and unified experience across Microsoft products.
-        - **[Built-in DLP](content-inspection-built-in.md)**: Inspects files for sensitive information using our built-in DLP content inspection engine.
 
     1. For highly sensitive files, select **Create an alert** and choose the alerts you require, so that you're informed when there are files with unprotected sensitive information in your organization.
     1. Select **Create**.

defender-endpoint/detect-block-potentially-unwanted-apps-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ author: emmwalshh
 ms.author: ewalsh
 ms.custom: nextgen
 audience: ITPro
-ms.reviewer: mimilone, julih
+ms.reviewer: yongrhee, mimilone, julih
 manager: deniseb
 ms.subservice: ngp
 ms.topic: conceptual
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ ms.collection:
 - tier2
 - mde-ngp
 search.appverid: met150
-ms.date: 05/17/2024
+ms.date: 03/04/2025
 ---
 
 # Detect and block potentially unwanted applications
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ ms.date: 05/17/2024
 
 Microsoft Defender Antivirus is available in the following editions/versions of Windows and Windows Server:
 
+- Windows Server 2025
 - Windows Server 2022
 - Windows Server 2019
 - Windows Server, version 1803 or later
@@ -81,21 +82,21 @@ Although potentially unwanted application protection in Microsoft Edge (Chromium
 3. Under the **Security** section, turn on **Block potentially unwanted apps**.
 
 > [!TIP]
-> If you are running Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), you can safely explore the URL-blocking feature of PUA protection by testing it out on one of our [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen demo pages](https://demo.smartscreen.msft.net/).
+> If you're running Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), you can safely explore the URL-blocking feature of PUA protection by testing it out on one of our [Microsoft Defender SmartScreen demo pages](https://demo.smartscreen.msft.net/).
 
 ### Block URLs with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
 
 In Chromium-based Microsoft Edge with PUA protection turned on, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects you from PUA-associated URLs.
 
-Security admins can [configure](/DeployEdge/configure-microsoft-edge) how Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen work together to protect groups of users from PUA-associated URLs. There are several [group policy settings](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#smartscreen-settings) explicitly for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen available, including [one for blocking PUA](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#smartscreenpuaenabled). In addition, admins can [configure Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/microsoft-edge/deploy/available-policies?source=docs#configure-windows-defender-smartscreen) as a whole, using group policy settings to turn Microsoft Defender SmartScreen on or off.
+Security administrators can [configure](/DeployEdge/configure-microsoft-edge) how Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen work together to protect groups of users from PUA-associated URLs. There are several [group policy settings](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#smartscreen-settings) explicitly for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen available, including [one for blocking PUA](/DeployEdge/microsoft-edge-policies#smartscreenpuaenabled). In addition, admins can [configure Microsoft Defender SmartScreen](/microsoft-edge/deploy/available-policies?source=docs#configure-windows-defender-smartscreen) as a whole, using group policy settings to turn Microsoft Defender SmartScreen on or off.
 
 Although Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has its own blocklist based upon a data set managed by Microsoft, you can customize this list based on your own threat intelligence. If you [create and manage indicators](indicators-overview.md) in the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint portal, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen respects the new settings.
 
 ## Microsoft Defender Antivirus and PUA protection
 
 The potentially unwanted application (PUA) protection feature in Microsoft Defender Antivirus can detect and block PUA on endpoints in your network.
 
-Microsoft Defender Antivirus blocks detected PUA files and any attempts to download, move, run, or install them. Blocked PUA files are then moved to quarantine. When a PUA file is detected on an endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus sends a notification to the user ([unless notifications have been disabled](configure-notifications-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) in the same format as other threat detections. The notification is prefaced with `PUA:` to indicate its content.
+Microsoft Defender Antivirus blocks detected PUA files and any attempts to download, move, run, or install them. Blocked PUA files are then moved to quarantine. When a PUA file is detected on an endpoint, Microsoft Defender Antivirus sends a notification to the user ([unless notifications are disabled](configure-notifications-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) in the same format as other threat detections. The notification is prefaced with `PUA:` to indicate its content.
 
 The notification appears in the usual [quarantine list within the Windows Security app](microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus.md).
 
@@ -122,7 +123,7 @@ See the following articles:
 
 PUA protection is enabled by default in the Microsoft Configuration Manager (Current Branch).
 
-See [How to create and deploy antimalware policies: Scheduled scans settings](/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/endpoint-antimalware-policies#real-time-protection-settings) for details on configuring Microsoft Configuration Manager (Current Branch).
+See [How to create and deploy anti-malware policies: Scheduled scans settings](/configmgr/protect/deploy-use/endpoint-antimalware-policies#real-time-protection-settings) for details on configuring Microsoft Configuration Manager (Current Branch).
 
 For System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, see [How to Deploy Potentially Unwanted Application Protection Policy for Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager](/previous-versions/system-center/system-center-2012-R2/hh508770(v=technet.10)#BKMK_PUA).
 
@@ -155,7 +156,7 @@ For System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, see [How to Deploy Potentially Unw
 Set-MpPreference -PUAProtection Enabled
 ```
 
-Setting the value for this cmdlet to `Enabled` turns on the feature if it has been disabled.
+Setting the value for this cmdlet to `Enabled` turns on the feature if it is disabled.
 
 #### To set PUA protection to audit mode
 
@@ -175,6 +176,19 @@ Set-MpPreference -PUAProtection Disabled
 
 Setting the value for this cmdlet to `Disabled` turns off the feature if it has been enabled.
 
+#### To query the PUA status
+
+
+```powershell
+get-mpPreference | ft PUAProtection
+```
+
+|Value | Description|
+| -------- | -------- |
+| `0` | PUA Protection off (Default).  Microsoft Defender Antivirus won't protect against potentially unwanted applications.  |
+| `1` | PUA Protection on. Detected items are blocked. They will show in history along with other threats.|
+| `2` | Audit mode. Microsoft Defender Antivirus will detect potentially unwanted applications but take no action. You can review information about the applications Windows Defender would've taken action against by searching for events created by Windows Defender in the Event Viewer.|
+
 For more information, see [Use PowerShell cmdlets to configure and run Microsoft Defender Antivirus](use-powershell-cmdlets-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md) and [Defender Antivirus cmdlets](/powershell/module/defender/index).
 
 ## Test and make sure that PUA blocking works
@@ -224,16 +238,14 @@ Sometimes a file is erroneously blocked by PUA protection, or a feature of a PUA
 
 For more information, see [Configure and validate exclusions based on file extension and folder location](configure-extension-file-exclusions-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md).
 
-> [!TIP]
-> If you're looking for Antivirus related information for other platforms, see:
-> - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac](microsoft-defender-endpoint-mac.md)
-> - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux](microsoft-defender-endpoint-linux.md)
-> - [Configure Defender for Endpoint on Android features](android-configure.md)
-> - [Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS features](ios-configure-features.md)
 
 ## See also
 
 - [Next-generation protection](microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows.md)
 - [Configure behavioral, heuristic, and real-time protection](configure-protection-features-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)
+- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac](microsoft-defender-endpoint-mac.md)
+- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux](microsoft-defender-endpoint-linux.md)
+- [Configure Defender for Endpoint on Android features](android-configure.md)
+- [Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS features](ios-configure-features.md)
 
 [!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tech Community](../includes/defender-mde-techcommunity.md)]

defender-endpoint/indicator-file.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ ms.service: defender-endpoint
 ms.author: deniseb
 author: denisebmsft
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.date: 02/06/2025
+ms.date: 03/04/2025
 manager: deniseb
 audience: ITPro
 ms.collection: 
@@ -29,9 +29,6 @@ search.appverid: met150
 - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2](microsoft-defender-endpoint.md)
 - [Microsoft Defender for Business](/defender-business/mdb-overview)
 
-> [!TIP]
-> Want to experience Defender for Endpoint? [Sign up for a free trial.](https://www.microsoft.com/WindowsForBusiness/windows-atp?ocid=docs-wdatp-automationexclusionlist-abovefoldlink)
-
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 > In Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 and Defender for Business, you can create an indicator to block or allow a file. In Defender for Business, your indicator is applied across your environment and cannot be scoped to specific devices.
 
@@ -52,37 +49,33 @@ There are three ways you can create indicators for files:
 Understand the following prerequisites before you create indicators for files:
 
 - [Behavior Monitoring is enabled](behavior-monitor.md)
-
 - [Cloud-based protection is turned on](/defender-endpoint/enable-cloud-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus).
-
 - [Cloud Protection network connectivity is functional](configure-network-connections-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)
-
 - To start blocking files, [turn on the "block or allow" feature](advanced-features.md) in Settings (in the [Microsoft Defender portal](https://security.microsoft.com), go to **Settings** > **Endpoints** > **General** > **Advanced features** > **Allow or block file**).
 
 ### Windows prerequisites
 
 - This feature is available if your organization uses [Microsoft Defender Antivirus](microsoft-defender-antivirus-windows.md) (in active mode) 
-
-- The Antimalware client version must be `4.18.1901.x` or later. See [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases)
-
+- The antimalware client version must be `4.18.1901.x` or later. See [Monthly platform and engine versions](microsoft-defender-antivirus-updates.md#platform-and-engine-releases)
 - This feature is supported on devices running Windows 10, version 1703 or later, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 or later, Windows Server 2019, or Windows Server 2022.
-
 - File hash computation is enabled, by setting `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\MpEngine\` to **Enabled**
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > File indicators support portable executable (PE) files, including `.exe` and `.dll` files only.
 
 ### macOS prerequisites
 
-- [File hash computation is enabled](/defender-endpoint/mac-resources#configuring-from-the-command-line) by running `mdatp config enable-file-hash-computation --value enabled`
-
-### Linux prerequisites
+- Real-time protection (RTP) needs to be active.
+- [File hash computation must be enabled](/defender-endpoint/mac-resources#configuring-from-the-command-line). Run the following command: `mdatp config enable-file-hash-computation --value enabled`
 
-- Available in Defender for Endpoint version 101.85.27 or later.
+> [!NOTE]
+> On Mac, file indicators support Mach-O files (akin to `.exe` and `.dll` in Windows) scripts, such as sh/bash and AppleScript File (`.scpt`) files only.
 
-- [File hash computation is enabled](/defender-endpoint/linux-preferences#configure-file-hash-computation-feature) in the Microsoft Defender portal or in the managed JSON
+### Linux prerequisites
 
-- Behavior monitoring is preferred, but this will work with any other scan (RTP or Custom).
+- Available in Defender for Endpoint version `101.85.27` or later.
+- [File hash computation must be enabled](/defender-endpoint/linux-preferences#configure-file-hash-computation-feature) in the Microsoft Defender portal or in the managed JSON
+- Behavior monitoring enabled is preferred, but this feature works with any other scan (RTP or Custom).
 
 ## Create an indicator for files from the settings page
 
@@ -95,9 +88,7 @@ Understand the following prerequisites before you create indicators for files:
 4. Specify the following details:
 
    - Indicator: Specify the entity details and define the expiration of the indicator.
-
    - Action: Specify the action to be taken and provide a description.
-   
    - Scope: Define the scope of the device group (scoping isn't available in [Defender for Business](/defender-business/mdb-overview)).
 
    > [!NOTE]
@@ -156,7 +147,7 @@ Timestamp > ago(30d)
 
 For more information about advanced hunting, see [Proactively hunt for threats with advanced hunting](/defender-xdr/advanced-hunting-overview).
 
-Below are other thread names that can be used in the sample query from above:
+Here are other thread names that can be used in the sample query:
 
 Files:
 

defender-endpoint/mac-whatsnew.md

@@ -64,6 +64,18 @@ If an end user encounters a prompt for Defender for Endpoint on macOS processes
 
 Behavior monitoring monitors process behavior to detect and analyze potential threats based on the behavior of the applications, daemons, and files within the system. As behavior monitoring observes how the software behaves in real-time, it can adapt quickly to new and evolving threats and block them. To learn more, see [Behavior Monitoring in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS](behavior-monitor-macos.md).
 
+### Mar-2025 (Build: 101.25012.0008  | Release version: 20.125012.7.0)
+
+| Build:             | **101.25012.0008**    |
+|--------------------|-----------------------|
+| Release version:   | **20.125012.7.0**    |
+| Engine version:    | **1.1.25020.3000**      |
+| Signature version: | **1.423.211.0**       |
+
+##### What's new
+
+- Bug fixes and performance improvements
+
 ### Feb-2025 (Build: 101.24122.0011  | Release version: 20.124122.11.0)
 
 | Build:             | **101.24122.0011**    |

defender-endpoint/microsoft-defender-security-center-antivirus.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ ms.collection:
 - m365-security
 - tier2
 search.appverid: met150
-ms.date: 08/28/2023
+ms.date: 03/03/2025
 ---
 
 # Microsoft Defender Antivirus in the Windows Security app

defender-endpoint/restore-quarantined-files-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md

@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ ms.localizationpriority: medium
 author: emmwalshh
 ms.author: ewalsh
 ms.custom: nextgen
-ms.date: 08/28/2023
-ms.reviewer: pahuijbr
+ms.date: 03/04/2025
+ms.reviewer: yongrhee, pahuijbr
 manager: deniseb
 ms.subservice: ngp
 ms.topic: conceptual
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ search.appverid: met150
 
 Depending on how Microsoft Defender Antivirus is configured, it quarantines suspicious files. If you're certain a quarantined file isn't a threat, you can restore it on your Windows device.
 
+### Using the Windows Security app
+
 1. On your Windows device, open **Windows Security**.
 
 2. Select **Virus & threat protection** and then, under **Current threats**, select **Protection history**.
@@ -41,24 +43,33 @@ Depending on how Microsoft Defender Antivirus is configured, it quarantines susp
 
 4. Select an item you want to keep, and choose an action, such as **Restore**.
 
-> [!TIP]
-> You can also restore a file from quarantine by using Command Prompt. See [Restore file from quarantine](respond-file-alerts.md#restore-file-from-quarantine). 
+### Using the MpCmdRun command line
+
+1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
+
+2. Type the following command, and then press **Enter**:
+
+   ```dos
+   "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe" -Restore -Name <filename>
+   ```
+
+### Download or collect the file
+
+Selecting **Download file** from the response actions allows you to download a local, password-protected .zip archive containing your file. A flyout appears where you can record a reason for downloading the file, and set a password. By default, you should be able to download files that are in quarantine.
+
+The **Download file** button can have the following states:
+
+   - **Active** - You're able to collect the file. 
+   - **Disabled** - If the button is grayed out or disabled during an active collection attempt, you might not have appropriate permissions to collect files.
 
+For more information, see [Download or collect file](/defender-endpoint/respond-file-alerts#download-or-collect-file).
 
 ## See also
 
 - [Configure remediation for scans](configure-remediation-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)
 - [Review scan results](review-scan-results-microsoft-defender-antivirus.md)
+- [Address false positives/negatives in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](/defender-endpoint/defender-endpoint-false-positives-negatives)
 
-> [!TIP]
-> If you're looking for Antivirus related information for other platforms, see:
-> - [Set preferences for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on macOS](mac-preferences.md)
-> - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Mac](microsoft-defender-endpoint-mac.md)
-> - [macOS Antivirus policy settings for Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Intune](/mem/intune/protect/antivirus-microsoft-defender-settings-macos)
-> - [Set preferences for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux](linux-preferences.md)
-> - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux](microsoft-defender-endpoint-linux.md)
-> - [Configure Defender for Endpoint on Android features](android-configure.md)
-> - [Configure Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on iOS features](ios-configure-features.md)
 
 [!INCLUDE [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Tech Community](../includes/defender-mde-techcommunity.md)]
 

defender-endpoint/validate-antimalware.md

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ms.collection:
 ms.custom: admindeeplinkDEFENDER
 ms.topic: conceptual
 search.appverid: met150
-ms.date: 01/31/2024
+ms.date: 03/04/2025
 ---
 
 # AV detection test for verifying device's onboarding and reporting services