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Script Scanning should be enabled

Why This Matters

Script scanning acts as a critical defense against malware that attempts to execute malicious scripts on endpoints. Without this protection enabled, attackers can leverage scripting engines to run payloads undetected, bypassing traditional signature based antivirus checks. Enabling script scanning ensures that PowerShell, VBScript, and other script types are inspected in real time for suspicious behavior.

What Aether365 Checks

Aether365 verifies that script scanning is enabled in Microsoft Defender Antivirus real time protection settings. This check appears in your Aether365 dashboard under the defender category.

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