Scanning Network Files should be enabled
Why This Matters
Network file scanning prevents malicious files from being executed or spread across shared drives and mapped network locations. Without this protection, malware like ransomware can propagate undetected through your organization's file shares. Enabling this setting ensures Microsoft Defender Antivirus inspects all files accessed over the network.
What Aether365 Checks
This check verifies that network file scanning is enabled within Microsoft Defender Antivirus settings. It appears in the Aether365 dashboard under Defender checks, with a severity of Medium.