A critical software defect in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has caused a wave of inaccurate BIOS vulnerability alerts, primarily affecting Dell device users.
The glitch has generated automated notifications prompting IT teams to update firmware, even when BIOS versions are already current and verified.
Widespread False Alert Campaign
The issue emerged when Defender for Endpoint’s vulnerability detection logic began misidentifying up-to-date BIOS installations as outdated or insecure.
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